Senior Communications Writer

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or related field plus seven (7) years of experience writing and messaging in a high-volume, fast-paced environment required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional writing and editing skills.

• Proven track record of producingoutstanding written workfromoriginalwriting or editing, often on tight timelines andcollaboratingwith others.

• Ability to adapt written work to a variety of audiences and formats, and to write and edit workina range of voices.

• Experience in health care, higher education and/or public sector communications is preferred.

• Basic skills in graphic design and photography preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Provides communications guidance and support for the COM Dean.

• Researches, writes, edits and formats, as relevant, a wide range of executive communications such as speeches, remarks, presentations, talking points, email announcements, e-newsletters and correspondence.

• Assists the Dean in preparing for speaking engagements.

• Supports Dean's efforts to engage with faculty, staff and students. Supports Dean and COM leadership in a wide range of communications activities in keeping with the college's mission, vision, strategies and values.

• Responsible for developing, designing and producing multiple newsletters, announcements, electronic communications and website content on a weekly, monthly, ad hoc or other basis.

• Ensures timely, accurate and effective communications relating to current issues, employee engagement, leadership priorities and college initiatives.

• Works with leaders, faculty and administrative staff throughout the college to publicize and recognize honors and accomplishments, new faculty and other developments.

• Contributes, posts and updates content to the college's central webpages, in collaboration with the COM webmaster.

• Serves as a liaison with other UAMS units, including Communications & Marketing and Institutional Advancement, to provide assistance in writing, editing and fact-checking news releases, brochures, reports, campaigns and other materials produced by those units.

• Collaborates extensively on special projects and events such as the annual Dean's Honor Day/Awards.

• Assists with communications relating to annual events such as White Coat Ceremony, Honors Convocation and Match Day.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.