Incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing a communications strategy for UVA\u 2019 s Office of Global Affairs and its constituent offices including the International Studies Office, the Center for Global Inquiry and Innovation, the Global Studies Program, and the Center for Global Health Equity.\u 00 A 0 The position has no full-time subordinates to manage, though occasionally enjoys the support of a graduate student intern. Duties. Serve as principal adviser to the Vice Provost... more details
Incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing a communications strategy for UVA\u2019s Office of Global Affairs and its constituent offices including the International Studies Office, the Center for Global Inquiry and Innovation, the Global Studies Program, and the Center for Global Health Equity.\u00A0 The position has no full-time subordinates to manage, though occasionally enjoys the support of a graduate student intern.
Duties
Serve as principal adviser to the Vice Provost for Global Affairs on all communications related to the University\u2019s global engagement.
Produce and edit a monthly newsletter, with input from constituent offices, highlighting globally oriented news and funding/scholarship opportunities for the broader University community, with a circulation of more than 7,000 readers.
Produce and edit an annual report profiling the University\u2019s global engagement based on input from each of the University\u2019s schools, centers, and institutes and public programming, primarily for use in stewarding philanthropy.
Regularly consult with University Advancement\u2019s chief global affairs officer in shaping communications products to be responsive to donor interests.
Manage, and provide regular content to, Global Affairs social media accounts.
Support the Office of Global Affairs and its constituents in the development of up-to-date websites.
Develop a network of internal and external press contacts for use in publicizing news stories about the University\u2019s global engagement.
Manage public programming at the University on global themes, including supporting speakers, managing publicity, coordinating invitations, arranging venues, and providing logistical support; collaborating as appropriate with other University entities.
Chair bi-annual meeting of University schools, centers, institutes, and other entities to coordinate scheduling of globally-oriented events on Grounds.
Oversee the part-time work of an occasional graduate student intern.
Minimum Qualifications
Master"s degree and at least five years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Good oral/written/visual communication and editorial skills.
Familiarity and facility with social media accounts.
Mastery of the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
Initiative in developing interpersonal networks and soliciting information.
Effective project management skills.
Good sense of strategic judgment in setting priorities.
This position is Hybrid located in Charlottesville, VA.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $75,000-$90,000 commensurate with education and experience.
This is an Exempt level, benefited position.\u00A0 For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit www.hr.virginia.edu/benefits.
This position will remain open until filled. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
To Apply:
External applicants please apply through our job board at https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0061782/Communications-Generalist
Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searchinFind Jobs", and then search R0061782.
Complete an application online with the following documents:
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Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.
References will be completed via UVA\u2019s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.
For questions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, Recruiting Specialist, at jf2sw@virginia.edu
For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician\u2019s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.\u00A0 We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person"s perspectives and lived experiences.\u00A0 We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
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