Director of Communications in Irvine, CA for University of California, Irvine (UCI)

University of California Irvine

Director of Communications

Updated: Jan 20, 2022
Location: UC Irvine Campus
Job Type:
Department: VC Health Affairs Admin

Job Opening ID: 27172

Reports To: Executive Advisor Manager II

Working Title: Director of Communications

Department: VC Health Affairs Admin

Bargaining Unit: 99

FLSA: Exempt

Payroll Job Code: 005887

Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine

Percent of Time: 100%

Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F

Employee Class: Career

Position Summary:

UCI's Susan and Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences is translating the tripartite mission-Discover-Teach-Heal-into the diverse healthcare workforce of the future and groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Creating a first-of-its-kind alliance across health disciplines, the college comprises the School of Medicine, the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, the recently launched School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Program in Public Health (Future School of Population & Public Health), the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, and research units focused on cancer, clinical translational science, precision health, and stem cells. In robust synergy with UCI Health, the only academic medical center in Orange County, UCI is transforming education, discovery, and patient care to benefit the region, state, and nation.

The Director of Communications for the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs is a senior-level management position dually serving the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs (VCHA) and the Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Advancement (AVCHA). Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff/Associate Vice Chancellor of Administration and Associate Vice Chancellor of Public Affairs, the director leads the strategic direction and implementation of all marketing and communication activities for the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and the Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Advancement including but not limited to executive communications, donor communications, and public and media relations. The director works closely with all Health Affairs units including UCI Health and the COHS schools/institutes to ensure communications and strategy align with the strategic priorities of the OVCHA. The director also provides strategic support to units within Communications & Public Affairs such as Community & Government Relations.

Compensation Range:

Salary commensurate with experience/

Department Website:

https://cohs.uci.edu/about/index.php

Required:

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Advanced knowledge and understanding of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and most appropriate and effective applications. Advanced knowledge and understanding of technical applications to direct professional technical staff, or personally perform technical work, including design concepts, various media, and applications. Advanced knowledge of the organization, including its mission, vision, goals, policies, and infrastructure; strong knowledge of current affairs and issues in higher education and / or health sciences. Advanced skills to create, develop, and implement long and short-term strategic communication plans. Advanced skills to advise and consult management on all aspects of communications, ranging from developing effective communication strategies to appropriately responding to inquiries regarding sensitive or complex issues or information. Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills. Excellent analytical, critical thinking, project management, and problem recognition, avoidance, and resolution skills. Thorough knowledge of location protocols and channels for communication internally and externally.

Final candidate subject to background check. As a federal contractor, UC Irvine is required to use E-Verify to confirm the work status of individuals assigned to perform substantial work under certain federal contracts/subcontracts.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500.

Job Opening ID: 27172Reports To: Executive Advisor Manager IIWorking Title: Director of CommunicationsDepartment: VC Health Affairs AdminBargaining Unit: 99FLSA: ExemptPayroll Job Code: 005887Job Location: UCI Campus- IrvinePercent of Time: 100%Work Schedule: 8-5, M-FEmployee Class: Career Position Summary: UCI's Susan and Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences is translating the tripartite mission-Discover-Teach-Heal-into the diverse healthcare workforce of the future and groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Creating a first-of-its-kind alliance across health disciplines, the college comprises the School of Medicine, the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, the recently launched School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Program in Public Health (Future School of Population & Public Health), the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, and research units focused on cancer, clinical translational science, precision health, and stem cells. In robust synergy with UCI Health, the only academic medical center in Orange County, UCI is transforming education, discovery, and patient care to benefit the region, state, and nation. The Director of Communications for the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs is a senior-level management position dually serving the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs (VCHA) and the Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Advancement (AVCHA). Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff/Associate Vice Chancellor of Administration and Associate Vice Chancellor of Public Affairs, the director leads the strategic direction and implementation of all marketing and communication activities for the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and the Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Advancement including but not limited to executive communications, donor communications, and public and media relations. The director works closely with all Health Affairs units including UCI Health and the COHS schools/institutes to ensure communications and strategy align with the strategic priorities of the OVCHA. The director also provides strategic support to units within Communications & Public Affairs such as Community & Government Relations. Compensation Range:Salary commensurate with experience/ Department Website: https://cohs.uci.edu/about/index.php Required: Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.Advanced knowledge and understanding of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and most appropriate and effective applications. Advanced knowledge and understanding of technical applications to direct professional technical staff, or personally perform technical work, including design concepts, various media, and applications. Advanced knowledge of the organization, including its mission, vision, goals, policies, and infrastructure; strong knowledge of current affairs and issues in higher education and / or health sciences. Advanced skills to create, develop, and implement long and short-term strategic communication plans. Advanced skills to advise and consult management on all aspects of communications, ranging from developing effective communication strategies to appropriately responding to inquiries regarding sensitive or complex issues or information. Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills. Excellent analytical, critical thinking, project management, and problem recognition, avoidance, and resolution skills. Thorough knowledge of location protocols and channels for communication internally and externally. Final candidate subject to background check. As a federal contractor, UC Irvine is required to use E-Verify to confirm the work status of individuals assigned to perform substantial work under certain federal contracts/subcontracts.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500.

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