UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.

Under supervision of the Department Chair and Administrative Vice Chair, the incumbent will work as a Psychiatry Marketing and Communications Manager provides communication, writing, and marketing support to the Department. Incumbent collaborates on the development and execution of organizational communication and engagement strategy for the department, serves as a key point of contact for communications, and actively manages projects through a variety of channels intended for diverse audiences. Deliverables include, but are not limited to written, visual, digital, and electronic communications. Position collaborates with various departments, School of Medicine, health system and university personnel to determine the best methodologies to reach primarily internal audiences on the department's education and research initiatives. Incumbent to manage various writing, marketing, and communication vehicles, including advertising, brochures, newsletters, manuals, emails, social media, and website content. Creates and manages a variety of content ensuring the use of inclusive language and messaging, and in alignment with brand and editorial style guidelines.

As a Marketing and Communications Manager, the incumbent will develop Office of the Chair communications that foster two-way communication between the department administration and the department faculty, staff, and trainees. The incumbent will serve as a liaison and facilitator to advance organizational goals, including actively, deliberately, and thoughtfully infusing inclusivity and diversity throughout department communications. Position expected to promote a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, respect, and superior customer service to internal and external constituents. Incumbent will implement and manage all department communications projects, assesses their effectiveness, and coordinates completion with updates to the Chair and adVC. Identifies opportunities to highlight the Department of Psychiatry through events, meetings, committee work, etc. May work with advancement for fundraising opportunities. Coordinates and partners with School of Medicine's director of communications and Office of Communications to highlight the department's work and identify opportunities for collaboration throughout the institution. Assist with other project and miscellaneous duties as required and support the Chair's Office as needed.

• Seven years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus three years of related experience/training.

• Knowledge of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and most appropriate and effective applications.

• Knowledge and understanding of technical applications to effectively direct technical staff, or personally perform technical work, including design concepts, various media, and applications.

• Knowledge of the organization, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices, infrastructure, and a strong knowledge of current affairs, and issues in higher education and / or health sciences.

• Solid skills to create, develop, and implement comprehensive long and short term strategic communications plans.

• Knowledge and skills to advise and consult with management to ensure delivery of the desired message to the target and / or broad general audiences. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Solid written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills. Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one or in group settings, considering differences in social, cultural, professional, and educational backgrounds. Proven ability and experience to write copy and edit for accuracy and style. Working knowledge of proper English grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence construction and effective journalistic style. Ability to write for executive leadership. Ability to write for diverse audiences, particularly internal university audiences, especially academic and staff employees.

• Knowledge of location protocols and channels for communication internally and externally.

• Proven experience to collaborate on the development and execution of organizational communication and engagement strategy for the department, serves as a key point of contact for communications, and actively manages projects through a variety of channels intended for diverse audiences.

• Incumbent to manage various writing, marketing, and communication vehicles, including advertising, brochures, newsletters, manuals, emails, social media, and website content. Creates and manages a variety of content ensuring the use of inclusive language and messaging, and in alignment with brand and editorial style guidelines.

• Advanced experience identifying opportunities to highlight the Department of Psychiatry through events, meetings, committee work, etc.

• Demonstrated experience to coordinate and partner with School of Medicine's director of communications and Office of Communications to highlight the department's work and identify opportunities for collaboration throughout the institution.

• Proven ability to develop Office of the Chair communications that foster two-way communication between the department administration and the department faculty, staff, and trainees.

• Demonstrated experience serving as a liaison and facilitator to advance organizational goals, including actively, deliberately, and thoughtfully infusing inclusivity and diversity throughout department communications.

• Proven ability to implement and manage all department communications projects, assesses their effectiveness, and coordinates completion with updates to the Chair and adVC.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required based on Business needs.