Research Communications Manager, SON Projects And Grants (PBL work up to 19hrs per wk)

UTMB HEALTH GALVESTON, TX Full-time Health Care Provider

Posted on August 5, 2022

Job Description:
Responsible for ensuring communication programs for the department are evidenced-based and informed by available research. Liaising with program staff and support services departments regarding all research and communication activities. Manages the development and planning of research studies and projects; oversee needs assessments, work production, evaluation of research studies, and the development and planning of communications/marketing plans and materials, in coordination with the Office of Public Affairs as appropriate.

Specific Job Related Duties:

Spearheads communications activities in line with specific research program, ensuring campaigns are based on available research.
Coordinates the development and distribution of publications and ensure they meet the intended purpose and desired level of quality.
Develops and oversees the implementation of research communications plans that are evidenced-based.
Enhances the quality and effectiveness of grant proposals and journal manuscripts.
Develops and maintains collaborative relationship with partners and stakeholders, by ensuring the fluid transfer of information and the utilization of research findings in communication strategies.
Reviews, monitors, and develops team procedures and systems to ensure ongoing efficiency and effectiveness.
Develops and disseminates tools to facilitate planning, writing and editing of proposals and manuscripts.
Advises authors regarding clarity, consistency, adherence to funding, agency, and organization guidelines.
Prioritizes and schedules projects and request for use of resources.
Provides editing, coordination, and harmony for large, multi-investigator grant projects.
Produces informational and promotional materials, such as presentations and brochures.
May supervise the work of others including analyzing workload, determining work priority, assigning duties and overseeing work progress.
Works with Researchers to develop and edit grant proposals and manuscripts.
Works with the Office of Public Affairs on news releases.
Works with the IS web team to develop and maintain content for websites.
Identifies appropriate internal controls and provide mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field and five years of relevant experience.

Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.