• Research Communications Manager (Institute…

    UTMB Health (Galveston, TX)


    Research Communications Manager (Institute for Translational Science - Galveston)

     

    Galveston, Texas, United States

     

    New

     

    Research Academic & Clinical

     

    UTMB Health

     

    Requisition # 2505248

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of relevant experience.

    Job Description:

    Responsible for ensuring communication programs for the department are evidenced-based and informed by available research. Liaising with program staff and support services departments regarding all research and communication activities. Manages the development and planning of research studies and projects; oversee needs assessments, work production, evaluation of research studies, and the development and planning of communications/marketing plans and materials, in coordination with the Office of Public Affairs as appropriate.

    Job Duties:

    + Spearheads communications activities in line with specific research program, ensuring campaigns are based on available research.

    + Coordinates the development and distribution of publications and ensure they meet the intended purpose and desired level of quality.

    + Develops and oversees the implementation of research communications plans that are evidenced-based.

    + Enhances the quality and effectiveness of grant proposals and journal manuscripts.

    + Develops and maintains collaborative relationship with partners and stakeholders, by ensuring the fluid transfer of information and the utilization of research findings in communication strategies.

    + Reviews, monitors, and develops team procedures and systems to ensure ongoing efficiency and effectiveness.

    + Develops and disseminates tools to facilitate planning, writing and editing of proposals and manuscripts.

    + Advises authors regarding clarity, consistency, adherence to funding, agency, and organization guidelines.

    + Prioritizes and schedules projects and request for use of resources.

    + Provides editing, coordination, and harmony for large, multi-investigator grant projects.

    + Produces informational and promotional materials, such as presentations and brochures.

    + May supervise the work of others including analyzing workload, determining work priority, assigning duties and overseeing work progress.

    + Works with Researchers to develop and edit grant proposals and manuscripts.

    + Works with the Office of Public Affairs on news releases.

    + Works with the IS web team to develop and maintain content for websites.

    + Identifies appropriate internal controls and provide mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.

    + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

    + Performs related duties as required.

    Salary Range:

    Commensurate with experience.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

    UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

     

    Compensation