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Organization:
VMAC
Job Summary:
The Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer’s Center is searching for a Lead Communications Specialist with a passion for impactful storytelling and strategic digital engagement. Under occasional guidance from the Center Director and program leadership, this role offers the opportunity to develop communications strategies and materials that bring attention to cutting-edge Alzheimer’s research. High-level responsibilities are focused on facilitating digital engagement; planning, curating, and publishing social media content; and managing public relations efforts.
The Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer’s Center houses an interdisciplinary team of scientists and clinicians engaged in ground-breaking research to discover the root cause of Alzheimer’s disease. The Center is highly collaborative, and this position requires flexibility, creative thinking, high attention to detail, and commitment to handling sensitive and confidential information with care. Successful applicants will enjoy working in a fast-paced scientific environment with colleagues and participants from diverse backgrounds.
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At the Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer’s Center, we are at the forefront of advancing knowledge in Alzheimer’s disease prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment. Through our research, we aim to pave the way for a new era of understanding and managing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. For more information, please visit https://www.vumc.org/vmac.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead Communications Strategy and Execution: Direct the creation and execution of communications efforts, including but not limited to monthly community and faculty newsletters, website, social media, academic and community events, donor communications, and public relations.
Expand Digital and Community Engagement: Grow the Center’s digital audience to support study recruitment, clinical trial participation, and community outreach objectives.
Create and Maintain Communications Assets: Develop and manage print, digital, and infographic materials to enhance program visibility, including the annual impact report, press releases, talking points, digital graphics, event flyers and posters, and PowerPoint presentations for scientific and lay audiences.
Support Team and Program Growth: Guide team members by delegating tasks as appropriate, providing feedback, and seeking stakeholder input to improve processes and outcomes.
Promote Inclusive and Professional Environment: Foster a culture of trust and inclusion by demonstrating cultural competence, seeking self-development opportunities, and maintaining open and honest communication.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Position Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant, full-time work experience
Exceptional organizational, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
Proficiency in all Microsoft applications
Proficiency in Canva
Proficiency in Emma or similar email software
Experience with health/science communications, event management, website maintenance, and community relations is ideal.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Documentation & Writing Skills (Expert): Is a recognized expert and authority in patient relations documentation. Occupies the position that is the last internal resource for support or direction. Expected, as a result of the position, to have the ultimate knowledge, control, influence, and/or jurisdiction in patient relations documentation. Demonstrates documentation industry leadership in outside professional organizations and forums. Takes a lead role in developing documentation best practices for the organization. Has successfully completed training resulting in advanced certification and/or curriculum fulfillment.
• Networking (Advanced): Build relationships through industry contacts, professional organizations and individuals.
• Communication (Expert): Clearly, effectively and respectfully communicates to employees or customers.
• Customer Service (Advanced): A continuing focus on the needs and requirements of customers, anticipating their needs, remaining sensitive to customers while performing services for them, responsive to customer needs.
Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.
At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Delivers projects/assignments that have a direct impact on goals/objectives of the unit/department that the job is in. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts extensive analysis of situations or data to resolve numerous, complex issues; may involve the input/work of others. Breadth of Knowledge: Has in-depth level of knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other areas. Team Interaction: May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and guides team members.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one’s own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Service: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees’ effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
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Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
5 years
Education:
Bachelor’s
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
