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VICTR

Job Summary:

Sr Communications Specialist – VICTR

This is a full-time/exempt term position lasting six months.

In your pivotal role of Sr Communications Specialist, you will strategize, plan, develop, and disseminate internal and external scientific communication materials independently and under the guidance of project or product personnel.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) (Required)

• 5 years relevant experience (Required)

• Scientific or healthcare research or communication management experience (Preferred)

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About the Department:

The Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical & Translational Research (VICTR) is Vanderbilt’s virtual home for clinical and translational research. Supported by Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Office of Research and the NIH-sponsored Clinical and Translational Service Award (CTSA), the mission of the institute is to transform the way ideas and research discoveries make their way from origin to patient care. VICTR functions to help researchers and clinicians do their jobs better by providing tools and support to improve the quality of research, publications, grant writing, and training for future doctors and researchers. For more information, please visit https://victr.vumc.org/.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Coordinate the development, implementation, and maintenance of online content, scientific presentations, and communications assets targeting internal or external audiences

+ Develop and manage communications strategies for departments, products, and projects in conjunction with stakeholders and leadership

+ Track and measure outcomes of communication strategies and campaigns

+ Serve as a project manager for strategic communications pertaining to a variety of projects, initiatives, events, and campaigns

+ Ensure consistent messaging, branding, and communication standards are applied to teams and projects throughout the organization

+ Serve as liaison for communications needs involving external partners or vendors

+ _The responsibilities listed here are a general overview of the position - additional duties may be assigned_

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

_Communication (Advanced)_ - Clearly, effectively, and respectfully communicates to employees, stakeholders, partners, and end users, including presentation of scientific and programmatic materials to general and executive level audiences. Applies appropriate strategies and techniques depending on communication objectives and target audience.

_Customer Service - (Advanced)_ - Demonstrates a high level of customer sensitivity and has shown insight into customer business issues. Demonstrates a work ethic where customers display confidence and trust in the service provided. Anticipates, plans for, and meets customer needs and service levels. Removes barriers and establishes procedures to improve organizational customer service activities.

_Project Coordination - (Intermediate)_ - Performs project tracking and reporting relative to task completion dates, dependency effects, problem anticipation, schedule conflicts, and assignment to appropriate staff for resolution. Assumes responsibility [as appropriate] for resolving issues and seeing work through to successful completion. Tracks success metrics and obtains feedback at critical milestones and at project completion to ensure project efforts meet expectations.

_Networking (Intermediate)_ - Build relationships through industry contacts, key partners, professional organizations, and individuals. Occasional travel to scientific conference events is expected.

Additional Information:

This is a term position. A term position is a staff position that exists for a period longer than six months but is not expected to last beyond one year. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period, staff who accept term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued employment, either within the term or when the term ends. This position may also have the opportunity to work remotely.

Core Accountabilities:

* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities** **:

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

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