JOB SUMMARY:

The CMC Communications Consultant will create, implement and oversee communication programs that effectively describe and promote UTMB CMC.  This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, improving and implementing communication plans, advising /making recommendations to leadership, trouble-shooting as issues arise, and overseeing multiple forms of communication. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Consults with CMC leadership to determine district and service line communication needs; develops and implements comprehensive communication plans, strategies and tools including but not limited to intranet pages, written publications, mass emails, meetings, training sessions and video-teleconferences.
• Consults with CMC district and service line leadership, identifies communication needs, recommends strategies/options and develops associated tools, e.g., brochures, draft emails and letters, calendars and scheduling tools, project management plans, committee updates, educational materials, etc.)
•  Summarizes CMC yearly activities and trends and publishes them in an annual report available to employees and the community.
• Advises CMC Leadership on communication objectives and content, as well as methods of and timing for communication.
• Advises leadership on what should be communicated during emergency situations and ensures the dissemination of just-in-time communication to affected parties.
• Develops a budget to carry out yearly communications and identifies employees and entities to act as potential partners.
• Participates in creating and carrying out the agenda for the annual CMC conference regarding communications and education needs.
• Working collaboratively with staff throughout CMC, develops, improves and continually manages and maintains content for UTMB CMC intranet web pages to include current news, announcements, calendars and event information, employee and program accomplishments and other information as identified.
• Communicates with OUA and Legal to assure content and formats are in compliance with UTMB branding guidelines and UTMB policies and procedures.
• Partners with OUA and UTMB leadership to increase the number of institutional communication and marketing pages and tools aimed at both internal and external audiences.
• Develops and maintains a broad-based and dynamic network of media contacts and outlets to maximize coverage of CMC patient care and community centered news events and as a basis for connecting with untapped community resources.
• Professionally represents CMC at UTMB and community meetings, forums, planning events, conferences, etc., to receive and exchange fresh information.
• This role directly contributes to the success of Correctional Managed Care.
• Identifies appropriate internal and external controls for the department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, web design, public relations or related field and four (4) years experience working in the communications field.

EQUIPMENT:

Standard office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

Standard office environment. Travel to various correctional facilities required.

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.