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Public Information Officer / Senior Public Information Officer, Hoxworth Marketing & Communications

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH, US
Full-time

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls the most ambitious campus design program in the country.

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger.

UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.

6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

Job Overview

Hoxworth Blood Center (HBC), University of Cincinnati, was founded in 1938 and serves more than 30 hospitals in 18 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana.

Annually, Hoxworth collects more than 100,000 units of blood from local donors to help save the lives of patients in area hospitals.

Hoxworth Blood Center : Saving Lives Close to Home. HBC is located within the College of Medicine and is the only Regional Blood Center owned and operated by a University in United States.

The College of Medicine, Hoxworth Blood Center is recruiting a full-time (100% FTE) Public Information Officer or Senior Public Information Officer.

The incumbent will plan and supervise the public information activities of the Division of Marketing & Communications.

Saving lives is no easy task, but at Hoxworth Blood Center, it's what we do every day and we're looking for positive, professional individuals to join our team and help advance our lifesaving mission.

If you're a detail-oriented individual with public information experience, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of others, then we invite you to apply for a position at Hoxworth Blood Center.

Essential Functions

  • Plan and execute promotional activities and special projects in a designated area.
  • Assist in planning and supervision of layout and production of promotional materials.
  • Plan and implement promotional advertising.
  • Consult and make recommendations to area administrators and institutional officers pertaining to public affairs and internal programs.
  • Represent area in designated activities.
  • Administer and monitor expenditures.
  • Draft and execute copy for publication
  • Arrange for proper distribution and exposure.
  • Arrange press conferences.
  • Act as liaison with news media.
  • May provide direct and / or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring / firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
  • Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Additional Senior Level Essential Functions

  • Plan and supervise the public information activities of a designated area of the university.
  • Plans and supervises layout and production of promotional materials.
  • Serve in a leadership role within media relations.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership of a designated area to ensure alignment with overall strategic plan goals and priority areas.

Required Education

Public Information Officer

  • Bachelor’s Degree must be in English, mass communications or related field.
  • Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and / or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Senior Public Information Officer

  • Bachelor’s Degree must be in English, mass communications or related field.
  • Eight (8) years of relevant work experience and / or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Public Information Officer

  • Three (3) years of experience in public relations or publications or related field.
  • Experience may require supervision.

Senior Public Information Officer

  • Four (4) years of experience in public relations or publications or related field.
  • May require two (2) years of supervision.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Office environment / no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.

Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

  • Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
  • Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
  • Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
  • Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
  • Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
  • Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare.

Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https : / / www.uc.edu / careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu .

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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