Job Description

Overview:

The Medical School is seeking a creative and results-oriented communications specialist to support our communications and marketing strategy. In this collaborative role, you will work closely with marketing and communications team members and serve as a key liaison for various partners on communications and branding projects. You will be responsible for ensuring consistent messaging across the Medical School—from leadership to operational communications—and for the proper application of the University of Minnesota brand. Your role will utilize your broad knowledge and experience in marketing, communications, and brand strategy.

Looking for someone who has:

Strong writing, editing, and content development skills, with the ability to translate complex information into accessible content.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Support overall marketing strategy and campaign development as needed
Experience building complex communications strategies toward a multitude of audiences and translating insight into communications plans
Experience building email newsletters and landing pages
Duties/Responsibilities:

Coordinating and creating editorial content.
Overseeing the Annual Report.
Managing Asana project requests.
Support newsletter development and distribution.
Builds and supports a clear understanding of the strategies, opportunities and challenges in areas of focus.
Ability to address issues quickly with a positive solution-oriented mindset.
Develop positioning, identify target audiences, and marketing plans with specific objectives across different channels and segments.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

BA/BS degree plus six years of experience.
About the Department
Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect. We value excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery.

The mission of the regional campus located in Duluth is to be a national leader in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. In partnership with CentraCare, the regional campus in St. Cloud offers a wide range of patient experiences throughout students’ education in Greater Minnesota and prepares them to become exceptional clinicians and leaders for rural and immigrant populations.

Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School has three campuses. A four-year MD program and the MD/PhD program are located on the Twin Cities campus in addition to MD programs at regional campuses in Duluth and St. Cloud.

Benefits
Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost