Communications & Events Associate

Position Summary

Communicate achievements, discoveries, stories and key messages for the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, which also includes Regional Pathology Services (RPS) and Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), to internal and external audiences through various media such as website, social media, print material, visual media, and press releases.

Work with faculty and staff throughout department to ensure that creative work meets strategic communications and brand objectives and fulfills project expectations and standards of excellence.

Provide planning and coordination for department’s routine and ad hoc events as part of the chair’s business office. Position Details Posting Category Operations Working Title Communications & Events Associate Job Title PR / Mktng / Developmt Associate (Para) Salary Grade PR14H Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF / SERV HRLY Salary Range - Job Requisition Begin Date 06 / 14 / 2024 Application Review Date 06 / 24 / 2024 Review Date Information : Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above.

Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications Required Education : Associate's degree or equivalent If any degree major / training is required, please specify the type.

NOTE : Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major) Journalism, English, Public Relations, Communications, Science, or related field.

Will consider six years related education / experience) Required Experience 4 years If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience : Increasingly responsible administrative experience to include related social media promotion, marketing and / or events coordination experience.

Will consider six years related education / experience) Required License No If yes, what is the required licensure / certification?

Required Computer Applications : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Publisher Required Other Computer Applications : Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Excellent understanding of best practices and strategies in communications including content, social media, design, and visuals, as well as analytics and reporting.
• Excellent writing and editing skills. Proficiency with word processing and graphic design.
• Engaging interpersonal acumen, including interviewing skills and working in groups.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent news judgment and ability to produce accurate information.
• Ability to work well with supervision and follow through on assigned tasks.
• Sense of gravitas and humor.
• Ability to work within a diverse culture and community, supporting both the university and department commitments to excellence and inclusion.

Preferred Education : Bachelor's degree If any degree / training is preferred, please specify the type : Journalism, English, Public Relations, Communications, Science, or related field.

Preferred Experience : Promotional and feature writing experience.

Experience creating and posting web content.

Experience with photography and / or videography.

Preferred License : No If yes, what is the preferred licensure / certification? : Preferred Computer Applications : PageMaker, FrontPage Preferred Other Computer Applications : Adobe creative suite, content management systems, Google Analytics, Social media tools, social media analytics, SharePoint, Cascade Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Knowledge of scientific, health, academic, and / or community issues.
• Knowledge of scientific or medical terminology.
• Skilled in organizational communications.
• Knowledge and experience using a content management system preferred.
• Experience using tools for creating electronic newsletters, social media, reports.
• Experience with photography, videography, and / or podcasts.
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