Communications Specialist

Job Description :

The communications specialist will serve the University of Florida College of Pharmacy and play an important role in supporting the communications efforts to promote one of America’s Top 5-ranked pharmacy colleges.

The College of Pharmacy has educational, research, and clinical / service missions and is an integral part of the UF Health academic health center and the UF campus.

The successful candidate will have a diverse skill set, including graphic design experience, along with superior organizational and creative talents.

They will contribute to the college’s many communications platforms targeting internal and external audiences, including prospective students, current students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

The communications specialist will play an instrumental role in supporting digital communications, including e-newsletters, website, and social media management.

As a member of the UF Health Communications team, the communications specialist will work under the direction of the director of communications in the UF College of Pharmacy.

They will work closely with the UF Health Communications team units to ensure coordination, achieve efficiency and effectiveness, avoid duplication of effort, and ensure adherence to uniform standards and policies.

Writing and Editing

Writes and updates content for a variety of print materials, including GATORx magazine, the college’s annual publication to donors, alumni, and friends of the college.

Identifies story ideas, conducts background research and interviews, and drafts stories about college activities. Writes and disseminates press releases to promote research breakthroughs and major activities in the college.

Public Relations

Serves as the communications liaison for the college’s programs to help identify communications needs and develop goals and solutions.

Manages and continually updates the College of Pharmacy’s website using WordPress. Creates original graphical and textual content for the college’s social media platforms on a regular basis, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Responds to media inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.

Graphic Design and Creative Support

Conceptualizes and designs visuals and graphics that meet the branding standards of UF and UF Health. Adapt design elements across multiple digital, web, and print communication platforms to connect and communicate with an audience.

Maintains files of graphic design work and ensures the timely completion of all artwork requests. Works with the Office of Event Planning in the college to address graphic design and communication needs surrounding college-sponsored events.

Link with UF Health Creative Services to coordinate, review and / or approve designed materials, templates, etc., as appropriate.

In-person event support

Attends College of Pharmacy-sponsored events and provides social media and photography support. Works with the Office of Event Planning in the college to address communications and marketing needs surrounding college-sponsored events.

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy values the benefit of having a team that consists of diverse talents, skills, strengths, points of view and experiences.

The college is committed to cultivating an environment where everyone is respected for their intrinsic value, and developing the next generation of clinicians and scientists who will positively impact the health of others.

We’re committed to creating a working environment where everyone can be heard and recognized for their contributions. In recognition of such efforts, the College of Pharmacy is the 3-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.

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Employment Benefits include :

Health Insurance : UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.

Retirement Options : Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.

Leave : UF Faculty and Staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, maternity / paternity leave, and leave payouts.

To learn more visit : hr.ufl.edu / benefits

Minimum Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate area of specialization and 3-5 years of appropriate experience.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects and goals simultaneously.

Demonstrated initiative, self-starter.

Demonstrated knowledge of Associated Press Stylebook.

Knowledge of WordPress.

Familiarity with the fundamentals of good graphic design, including knowledge of software programs such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Canva