The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Communications Coordinator- HSOM. The Communications Coordinator will coordinate communications projects for the Heersink School of Medicine or a department/center, which may include digital and administration support. They will also research information, develop content and help disseminate written and visual content for web, email, and publications. In addition to collaborating with other team members at school/department/center level to carry out initiatives and measure success with metrics while supporting communication workflow and best practices.

The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Alabama and in the Deep South region. A comprehensive designation also means UAB Medicine patients have access to leading-edge treatments or clinical trials that they may not otherwise have at local community hospitals or smaller cancer centers. For many, an NCI designation can hold the key to survival. On campus and around Birmingham, the O'Neal Cancer Center is a significant part of our economic powerhouse. The O'Neal Cancer Center powers more than 400 scientists and physician-scientists, cares for 20,000 patients annually, and is home to more than 160 employees, plus all the physicians and clinical staff engaged in cancer patient care. The link to our website is:

https://www.uab.edu/onealcancercenter/

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

· Coordinates communications projects for a school/department/center, which may include digital and administration support.

· Researches information, develops content and helps disseminate written and visual content for web, email and publications.

· Collaborates with other team members at school/department/center level to carry out initiatives and measure success with metrics.

· Supports communication workflow and best practices.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary range: $43,890.00 - $71,320.00

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Graphic Design, Journalism, or a related field and one (1) year of experience. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

· Eye for detail and knowledge of AP Style, as well as experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.

· Graphic design and/or video experience is a plus.

· Must have solid organizational skills, attention to detail and written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong interpersonal skills

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. UAB is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. As required by Title IX, UAB does not discriminate based on sex in its educational programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator is Andrea McDew, 701 20th Street South, Suite 1030, Birmingham, AL 35233, 205-5493, amcdew@uab.edu.