Communications Associate - Office of Human Resources - UTK
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
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- Location
- Knoxville, TN
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 15
- 5 days ago
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About the company
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Higher education · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Assist in developing and implementing the department's social media brand, identity, and strategy for external and internal audiences.
- Develop presentations and marketing materials, create graphics and digital content, and support office initiatives.
What you need
- <p style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Education: High School Diploma or GED</span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience:</span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li><p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Experience with creating and executing communications content (e.g., progressively responsible)</span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.</span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Exceptional writing and editing skills, including the ability to write for a variety of audiences and communication mediums.</span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: </span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li><p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Excellent organizational, project management, oral, and written communication, and interpersonal skills.</span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Strong attention to details required. Must enjoy interacting with and supporting others. Adaptable, flexible, reliable, creative.</span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Exceptional writing, copy writing, and editing skills, including the ability to write for a variety of audiences and communications mediums. </span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Knowledge of contemporary communication practices and standards, and of how to integrate these into a larger communication framework. </span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously. </span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Experience with editing software such as Adobe Creative Suite.</span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Knowledge with WordPress and publishing on social media platforms.</span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Excellent team player and problem solver, and ability to collaborate effectively with staff, faculty, and other stakeholders.</span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Strong analytical skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize.</span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Education: Bachelor’s Degree</span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience: 2 years of full-time experience in creating and executing communications content is preferred. Experience with graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).</span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: </span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience working with website content management systems; WordPress is a plus.</span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience using social media, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.</span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience using Adobe Creative Suite</span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with media relations, including writing broadcast emails, quotes for publications, etc. </span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Location: Knoxville</span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Onsite, Hybrid, or Remote: Onsite</span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><strong>UT market range: MR07</strong></span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><strong>Anticipated hiring </strong></span></span><a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><strong>range</strong></span></span></a><a href="#_msocom_4" id="_anchor_4" onmouseover="msoCommentShow('_anchor_4','_com_4')" onmouseout="msoCommentHide('_com_4')" language="JavaScript" name="_msoanchor_4"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><strong>[CB4]</strong></span></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><strong> : $</strong>48,000 - $54,000</span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Find more information on the UT Market Range structure </span></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://hr.tennessee.edu/pay/market-ranges/"><span style="color: rgb(76, 148, 216); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">here</span></span></a></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Find more information on UT Benefits </span></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://hr.tennessee.edu/benefits/"><span style="color: rgb(76, 148, 216); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">here</span></span></a></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Resume</span></span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Cover Letter</span></span></p>
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is seeking applicants for a Communications Associate to support communications for the Office of Human Resources. Under the supervision of the Communications Coordinator, the Communications Associate will assist in the development and implementation of the social media brand, identity, and strategy for the department for external and internal audiences. This role will help develop presentations and marketing materials, manage and create graphics and digital content for the Department of Human Resources while supporting and promoting office initiatives.