Dean's Office

Full Time

76663BR

Job Summary

The UCSF School of Pharmacy, one of the top ranked schools of pharmacy in the country, is seeking an experienced and visionary Communications Director to lead the School's communications strategy and elevate our presence on the national and international stages. This is a strategic role that requires a balance of creativity, strategic thinking, and leadership to enhance our reputation, engagement, and impact.

The Communications Director will play a vital role in enhancing the school's reputation, increasing its visibility, and fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders by developing and implementing effective communication initiatives. This includes developing and executing a comprehensive communication and marketing strategy, producing engaging and informative content across all types of media, managing the school's online presence through websites and social media, facilitating the sharing of information to internal and external audiences, and serving as a liaison to other communication units.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (ucop.edu)

Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The School of Pharmacy (SOP) has been number one in research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) every year for over four decades. We train our students to think scientifically to solve health care's most pressing problems and to ensure that each patient receives the safest, most effective, and most cost-effective treatments available.

The Dean's Office of the UCSF School of Pharmacy supports the agendas of the Dean and the School's three departments, the ORU and their faculties, through activities in its administrative and advisory units. The School of Pharmacy is the Academic home to approximately 71 faculty, and 701 WOS faculty. The School employees about 271 non-faculty (residents, postdocs, and students), and 220 Staff with an annual operating budget of approximately $170M.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, health science, or a related field and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in public relations, communications, marketing, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a lead/supervisor/manager.
• Strong writing, analytical, critical thinking, project management and problem recognition, avoidance and resolution skills.
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and the most appropriate and effective applications.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of technical applications to effectively manage / supervise professional technical staff, including design concepts, various media and mediums, applications, etc.
• Strong knowledge of the location, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices and infrastructure, and a strong knowledge of current affairs, issues in higher education and / or health sciences, and / or specialized subject matter.
• Solid management skills to select, train, evaluate, lead, direct, guide and motivate subordinate staff to produce high quality work; skill to take corrective action as required.
• Solid skills to create, develop and implement comprehensive long and short term strategic plans.
• Solid knowledge and skills to advise and consult with management to ensure delivery of the desired message to the target and / or broad general audiences.
• Solid written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in public relations, communications, health or science field.
• Five years of writing and editing experience.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

000408 COMM MGR 1

Job Category

Marketing / Communications, Professional and Managerial

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Mission Bay (SF), Parnassus Heights (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and as needed additional