Assistant Director of Communications, Cancer Center (Full Time)

• Develop and implement communications plans covering the Cancer Center's research accomplishments, awards, grant activity, educational programs, and key initiatives through articles, announcements, press releases, and feature content.
• Oversee promotion of member achievements to internal University of Arizona audiences and external stakeholders through targeted publications, special features, magazines, and promotional materials.
• Direct production and editorial management of electronic newsletters and engagement initiatives.
• Communicate leadership direction to communications staff and translate it into work priorities.
• Manage development, maintenance, and enhancement of the department website to keep content accurate and current.
• Oversee collection and publication of website content, including upcoming events, new publications, faculty and staff profiles, shared resources, and donor opportunities.
• Develop editorial guidelines for a portfolio of articles, graphics, and digital content.
• Review the effectiveness of the website and digital channels against engagement and usability goals and determine improvements to content and functionality.
• Influence University of Arizona Communications and Banner Communications and Marketing teams to align messaging, develop joint oncology service line marketing, and advance media coverage of Center activities.
• Advise senior leadership on communications for outreach, development, and fundraising initiatives.
• Serve as liaison to the NCI Public Affairs Network and University of Arizona public affairs and marketing groups to advance shared communications objectives.
• Oversee communications and marketing for UACC events, including workshops, retreats, special events, conferences, and site visits.
• Direct creation of marketing materials for high-profile events.
• Supervise and develop communications staff, providing direction, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Develop and maintain a consistent visual identity for the department across communications platforms.
• Direct development and production of print and digital collateral, including newsletters, brochures, and promotional materials.
• Oversee creation and management of a photographic and graphic asset library.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as desktop publishing software for image editing and print design (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat).
• Ability to conceive, initiate, and manage communications projects from start to finish.
• Strong oral and interpersonal skills, ideally including experience working in an academic environment.
• Superior editing and proofreading skills, including an ability to maintain and enforce consistent style.
• An ability to learn, understand, and summarize technical information quickly, and to write about science and technology in a clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive manner for both scientific and lay audiences.