MARKETING SPEC

The Marketing and Communications Assistant position reports to Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC), Clinical Research Supervisor, and provides essential support to the SOM Neurology and Neurological Surgery marketing and communications operations. Responsibilities include coordination with Principal Investigators and Unit Directors to develop and facilitate social media materials for a variety of platforms and assist with strategic planning for recruitment efforts of federally funded multi-site national research studies. Incumbent will write, produce, post, and manage multimedia content for ADRC and support website and social media content on accounts; design of news, event, and other kinds of promotion materials for web/social media; and/or posters for same; and/or video production and editing; updating contact databases and coordinating operation of bulk communications clients such as Constant Contact; and assisting in the distribution of marketing materials.

Apply By Date

4/4/2024 at 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications

For full consideration applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or two (2) years of related experience.
• Exceptionally strong writing and copyediting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
• Experience developing, launching, and evaluating social media campaigns.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite Programs, Photoshop, Editing, proofreading and composition skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Proficient in social media platform applications such as Loomly, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, etc.
• Experience executing social media platforms and direct email marketing campaigns.
• Ability to design and identify marketing campaigns, specially to underrepresented groups over the age of 65.
• Experience developing short and long-term marketing strategies for research study recruitment.
• Ability to interact with Institutional Review Boards (IRB) for development of compliant collateral.
• Organized and ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Training completed.

Department Description

The UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) is an interdisciplinary group of dedicated researchers, clinical staff (neurologists, geriatric psychiatrists, geriatricians, neuropsychologists, psychometrists, social workers, and nurses), administrators, and support staff to conduct basic and clinical research including clinical trials, clinical evaluations, community outreach and education, professional education, and research training.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $25.72 to $46.12
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 19
• Payroll Title: MARKETING SPEC 2
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 50%
• Shift Hours: 8 Hour
• Location: Cannery Business Park
• Union Representation: No
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: Hybrid
• THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY 

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis Health offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting our handy Benefits Summary and our Benefits Page

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• 14 paid Holidays annually
• Paid Time Off begins at 24 days accrued per year
• Sick Leave
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness program and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Special Requirements

• This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

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