Mental Health Communication Strategist

Job Summary:

University Health Services is seeking a motivated Mental Health Communication Strategist to join our Marketing & Health Communications team. If you are passionate about supporting the mental health of college students and enjoy creative problem solving around effective messaging, this may be the position for you. The Mental Health Communication Strategist sets the agenda for mental health messaging on behalf of UHS. This person works collaboratively with mental health providers, practitioners, and communications colleagues to develop evidence-based health communication and marketing campaigns. This individual will organize and prioritize mental health campaigns in alignment with UHS-wide objectives. They will work closely with the Mental Health team and campus partners to plan and execute messaging related to the mental health promotion. Work will also involve coordination of UHS outreach efforts across UW-Madison.

Responsibilities:

Develops and drafts communication content and assists in the execution of the communications strategy in support of unit communication goals.

• 15% Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives
• 20% Plans editorial content according to established goals and objectives
• 15% Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources
• 30% Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
• 20% Provides project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in communication, public health, journalism, marketing, health education, sociology, psychology or related field. Preferred
Master's Degree in communication, public health, marketing, or related field.

Qualifications:

Required:
--Minimum of 1 year experience in writing, social media, communications, or producing content for promotional and informational purposes. Preferred:
--Knowledge of emerging mental health topics and trends
--Ability to work with clinicians and mental health providers
--Strong sense of initiative
--Strong oral and written communication skills
--Well-organized with experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines
--Ability to discuss and communicate sensitive health topics
--Comfortable researching and interviewing students on sensitive health topics
--Ability to think creatively in identifying and solving problems

Work Type:

Full Time: 100% This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Monday - Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

How to Apply:

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. You will be required to log in or create an account to continue. Please upload a cover letter and resume to apply. You will also be asked to provide the contact information for three professional references, one of which should be a current or former supervisor.

Contact:

Karin Butikofer


Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Communications Specialist(CM004)

Department(s):

A57-UNIV HEALTH SERVICES/HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

294643-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

About University of Wisconsin Madison

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been a catalyst for the extraordinary since its founding in 1848. Our students, staff, and faculty partake in world-class education and conduct prolific research that solves real-world problems. Our guiding principle is the Wisconsin Idea, a commitment to outreach that creates a better future for our state, our nation, and the world. We value the contributions of each person and recognize that diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation.

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