Communication & Outreach Specialist

The Communication and Outreach Specialist will work with a diverse range of professionals, including faculty, staff, students and external constituents. You will execute a variety of institutional-wide communication and public relations initiatives designed to enhance the College of Nursing (CON) by writing Email Newsletters, feature news stories, creating and managing social media content, profiles on students, faculty, alumni and preceptors. Additionally, you will edit manuscripts, grant narratives, PowerPoint presentations and class materials as needed. As part of the Advancement team this position supports and responds to internal and external programs, events, and other initiatives to enhance overall marketing effectiveness.

Assist in analyzing market data, including campaign results, online traffic, and various marketing programs, to evaluate effectiveness and contribute insights for future strategies. Act as media relations liaison by responding to and following through on requests for information from the media, determining appropriate, accurate response and appropriate college contacts for response.

College of Nursing

The University of New Mexico is New Mexico’s flagship R1 research-intensive institution occupying nearly 800 acres near old Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 929,000 people. The College of Nursing provides exemplary and innovative education, research, practice, service, and leadership intended to advance the science of nursing and improve tribal, state, national, and global health. The College of Nursing is part of a vibrant Health Sciences Center (HSC), which includes New Mexico’s only Level 1 trauma center and medical school. The HSC provides an exceptional education for more than 1500 students each year in 21 different health fields. The HSC is known for cutting edge research with more than $165 million in extramural research funding. The HSC has an established Clinical &amp Translational Science Center that provides extensive opportunities and resources to support collaborative research in a variety of interest areas.

See the Position Description for additional information.

High school diploma or GED at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication by evidence of your cover letter and writing samples
• Bachelor’s degree

Experience in or with

• Independently working with tight or competing deadlines and managing multiple projects
• Building partnerships with internal and external audiences
• Strategic communication approaches
• Content development and production through traditional and digital channels
• Editing APA and AP formats

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

1.) Cover letter addressing preferred qualifications

2.) Resume

3.) Application

4.) Writing sample

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.