Communications SpecialistApply NowHow to ApplyA cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.Please also include a link to your portfolio and/or samples of your work that illustrate your experience with graphic design, editing, and/or web design.SummaryThe Department of Psychiatry's PRISM team ( https://prismbh.org/ ) is seeking an experienced, positive, highly motivated, autonomous person with a background in communications to join our team as a member of the Mental Health Communications Community of Practice (COP). PRISM partners with community health centers, insurance providers, physician organizations, and healthcare practices, within and outside the State of Michigan, as they work to implement integrated behavioral health care, including the Collaborative Care model (CoCM). PRISM provides clinical and programmatic expertise and support. Our mission is to increase access to high quality evidence-based behavioral health care for patients in their medical healthcare home.Why Join Michigan Medicine?Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you'll work in a virtual team environment to develop effective, efficient, and more integrated ways to bring the PRISM projects to the attention of healthcare systems. You'll execute an overall plan for increasing the visibility of integrated behavioral health care research, training, and implementation. Your general responsibilities will include:
Managing all PRISM email campaigns utilizing MailChimp to communicate with audiences within our training/learning environments
Designing and creating training and educational resources including PowerPoint templates and presentations, manuals, newsletters, and other program materials and coordinating publication of these materials
Having responsibility for creating and managing website content including liaising with the psychiatry department web admin
Working with designated vendors and resources to obtain project quotes and produce materials cost effectively, on time, and with the appropriate approvals
Working closely with faculty and staff to showcase research advances and promote successes within the Program
Soliciting and evaluating feedback regarding communications and make improvements continuously
Additional duties as assigned - Our team continues to grow, along with our offerings, which may include new skills and activities as time progresses
Required Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in communication, public relations, marketing, or related field
Three to five years of experience supporting communications campaigns
Highly motivated, organized, and autonomous, with excellent multi-tasking ability and record-keeping skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to function in a team environment
Excellent writing, editing, and prooing skills
Be able to set priorities, handle multiple assignments, and negotiate deadlines all while being customer-service oriented
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Wordpress
Ability to demonstrate flexibility within an evolving program
Ability to work and communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and professionals in the community
Desired Qualifications
Experience working with graphic designers, photographers, printers, and writers
Knowledge of and familiarity with the conventions of print production and web publishing
Working knowledge of university policies and procedures
Preference will be given to those candidates with a background in academic or professional writing and those that have prior experience working within healthcare or educational settings
Work ScheduleThis is a part-time position. In this role you'll work 20 hours per week.Work LocationsThis position is fully remote.Additional InformationThe Department of Psychiatry is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging. These values are core to our mission, and we strive to create a culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe. We strongly support recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of the State of Michigan, and the world.Background ScreeningMichigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.Application DeadlineJob openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.U-M EEO/AA StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Job DetailJob Opening ID245075Working TitleCommunications SpecialistJob TitleCommunications SpecialistWork LocationAnn Arbor CampusAnn Arbor, MIFull/Part TimePart-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusExemptOrganizational GroupMedical SchoolDepartmentMM Psych Collaborative CarePosting Begin/End Date2/09/2024 - 2/29/2024Career InterestCommunications & MarketingApply Now
