JOB SUMMARY:

Develop and support consistent communications regarding various programs and to support collaborations with local community groups and healthcare providers to develop appropriate strategies for implementing successful programs.   

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS: 

• Develop and implement a marketing and communications plan designed to enlist broad based institutional, community and health care provider support.

• Interact with the UTMB Office of Public Affairs to support the dissemination of information.

• Work with local community and governmental entities to insure collaboration and support for the various programs.

• Conduct research and analysis on the impact of the programs on health policy.

• Enlist, organize and support advisory groups to guide and support the development of various programs.

• Assist in the development of grants to secure the necessary funding for the support of the various programs.

• Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.

• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field and 3 years related experience. 

EQUIPMENT: 

Standard office equipment  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environments.   

OTHER: 

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code. 

ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE SERVICES.