Manager, Communications and Partnerships - Vancouver, Canada - University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

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2 weeks ago

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Description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Information Services, Level B

Job Title

Manager, Communications and Partnerships

Department

Administrative Management | Department of Psychiatry | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$6, $9,418.83 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

May 27, 2024

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Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

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At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students.

Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Description Summary

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the larger departments in the Faculty of Medicine (FoM) with close to 1000 department members including full time and clinical faculty, academic visitors, fellows, student employees and staff in varying job families and classifications, in addition to volunteers and others working in clinical and research environments.

The Department's medical education programs are some of the most widely distributed within the Faculty of Medicine with faculty appointees and trainees located within all six (6) Health Authorities.

Funding within the Department, supporting positions and activities, is a mix of operating funds, clinical alternative payment program funds, significant research grant and donation funding, endowments, education program funding as well as external partnership funding.

This position is responsible for planning, developing and implementing communication strategy for the Department of Psychiatry and the Institute of Mental Health (IMH).

It requires a detailed understanding of the organization and an ability to profile the organization and its activities in a clear, precise and professional manner to multiple audiences.

The incumbent is expected to develop, implement and maintain an effective and strong strategic communications plan; to provide tactical advice and expertise in communications and public engagement; to actively seek out and identify key opportunities to promote the initiatives of the Department and IMH, and to enhance public and key stakeholder s awareness of the Department's and its IMH s strategic priorities.

The incumbent is responsible for developing initiatives to promote the Department and IMH profile through marketing and awareness-raising activities.

The position requires a broad range of skills and expertise in the areas of communications, marketing, media relations and public affairs.

The incumbent is a key liaison for the Department and IMH with the University community, various levels of government, BC's six Health Authorities, and other academic, funding, and international organizations on behalf of the Department Head and IMH Director.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Director of Administration. Receives work direction from the Department Head and IMH Director. May receive work direction from the Department Executive Team as required and needed.

Work as part of the Department's Administrative team and meet regularly with the Director of Administration and other administrative staff.

The incumbent is required to work autonomously with mínimal managerial direction. Work direction for new projects and initiatives is provided by the Department Head, IMH Director and/or Director of Administration.

This position liaises with faculty, students and staff within the Department of Psychiatry, IMH, Faculty of Medicine (FoM) units, UBC central units, external agencies and personnel such as health authorities, various levels of government, other academic, funding and international organizations, and other stakeholders.

This position will be required to work flexible hours and days to meet operational requirements. May be required to travel.

Work Performed- Develops and implements communication strategy and work plan in support of the Department and IMH's strategic goals; supports the development and implementation of priorities identified as parts of the strategic plans for the Department and IMH.- Creates and implements communication initiatives including writing communications, branding strategy, business proposals and business cases for the Department and IMH.- Provides tactical advice and ongoing evaluation to ensure communications efforts are meeting Department and IMH needs.