Communication & Outreach Spec

University of New Mexico
Monthly: $3,697.20 - $5,191.33
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Apr 09, 2025
Requisition ID req32872 Working Title Communication & Outreach Spec Position Grade 12 Position Summary The College of Pharmacy ( https://hsc.unm.edu/pharmacy/ ) is seeking a resourceful, dynamic, and experienced individual to join its team. Since 1945, the College of Pharmacy has been educating students as the only College of Pharmacy in the state of New Mexico. The College is a supportive environment that leads to lifelong connections and success through a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio, cutting-edge curriculum, and personalized mentorship. We are 5th in the U.S. in NIH funding, empowering groundbreaking research in environmental toxicology (human exposure to heavy metals and microplastics) and Substance Use Disorder, producing innovators who drive change in healthcare research. The College of Pharmacy has graduated over 3,400 students and 81% of New Mexico's pharmacist workforce are UNM College of Pharmacy alumni. Nestled in the heart of UNM's Health Sciences Campus, it is active in advancing pharmacy practice and clinical care at the state and national level. In joining the College of Pharmacy, you will be helping to achieve its mission to develop pharmacists, educators and scientists in an inclusive environment whose leadership, dedication and innovation improves the health of our communities. Your impact can be felt for generations in improving health outcomes for New Mexico's diverse population. The Communications and Outreach Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing our communications, graphic design, and marketing. This role oversees the creation of promotional materials and copy, media relations, special events, and community engagement efforts. The position requires a strong ability to develop targeted messaging, coordinate public relations activities, and enhance brand awareness through effective communication strategies. This position works closely with our Dean and the UNM Health Sciences Campus' Marketing and Communications group. Duties and Responsibilities Provides planning, design, development, and management of communications and marketing campaigns for the College. Tracks community relations activities and performs research to determine engagement (impressions, conversions, etc.). Writes, edits, and oversees the production of promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, press releases, newsletters, and digital content. Coordinates any media or marketing inquiries to UNM's Marketing and Communications Departments Manage social media platforms for the College including weekly posts, community engagement, and audience growth. Manage marketing and communications databases, mailing lists, and media distribution lists. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of marketing, media, and communication strategies, preparing reports and recommendations for leadership, implements changes as needed. Procures all promotional materials, ensuring compliance with UNM brand standards and marketing policies and procedures. Provides executive strategic communication support, including speech writing, presentation development, and executive messaging from the College's Dean's Office. Develops, proposes, and manages marketing budgets, tracks expenditures and ensures cost-effective use of resources. Builds and maintains relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and media representatives to enhance brand visibility and community engagement; informs communication strategies and campaigns. Required Competencies Strong listening, interpersonal, and communication skills Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in various settings. Strong writing, editing, and content development skills across multiple formats. Experience with event planning, media relations, and community engagement. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budget constraints. Organizing purchasing requests Establishing priorities in alignment with both strategic planning and organizational goals Proficiency in digital marketing tools, social media management, and data analysis. Experience leading teams and managing staff or volunteers is preferred. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications 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 Experience working in higher education or a government institution Experience with executive leadership messaging and communications from within a large organization Experience with graphic design and brand management Experience in videography Experience in photography Experience with purchasing and procurement of promotional materials Experience with social media management Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field. Ability to comfortably use Office 356 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, Teams, and other cloud services. Ability to comfortably use Graphic Design platforms such as Adobe Creative Cloud or similar platforms. Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Pharmacy Deans Office (401A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $3,697.20 - $5,191.33 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 4/4/2025 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions 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. A complete application will include: 1. Complete Online Application 2. Resume 3. Cover Letter 4. Samples of Marketing Materials. 5. Provide phone and email contact information for three references. Supervisory references are preferred, but not required. Applications that do not include a cover letter or are otherwise incomplete may not be considered for the position. *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.