The University of Massachusetts in Worcester MA is currently recruiting for a full time Associate Director for Publications.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor, University Relations works collaboratively on the strategic planning and staff management of the publications division which affects the official presentation of UMMS in verbal form to internal and external constituencies, through publications, collateral materials, brochures, catalogs, newsletters, and electronic media. Supervises publications division staff. Serves as editor or managing editor of award-winning periodicals and a variety of official campus publications.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manages strategic planning and implementation of communications programs, conceptualizing editorial approaches and establishing institutional writing and publications standards. • Assists the Associate Vice Chancellor for University Relations in defining and disseminating key messages and meeting priorities of the department as they reflect the Chancellor’s objectives and UMMS’ mission. • Supervises publications division staff; assigns/tracks assignments, determines priorities, balances workloads, trains staff and evaluates performance. • Serves as member of PAP team, providing insight in support of publications, news bureau and public information strategies. • Supports/advises managers of other departments on appropriate and effective communications strategy. • As managing editor of Medical School newsletter, approves content to support institutional communications initiatives and balance institutional priorities; assures that messages are clear and appropriate; edits (always with an understanding of the impact of messages communicated). • As editor of magazine, annual report, catalogs and special publications, collaborates with Associate Vice Chancellor on planning, graphic approach, production, develops content, supervises writers, conceptualizes design approach and writes copy. • Serves as managing editor of school catalogs and provides strategy, counsel and support to deans/school administrators on communications issues. • Conceptualizes and produces other forms of communication (e.g. posters, videos, etc.). • Works with designers, printers and other vendors involved in publications production and other forms of communication. • Writes for other UMMS publications and periodicals, opinion pieces for senior administration and other writing assignments. • Supports community relations, special events and public information functions in the area of special publications. • Serves on committees as assigned. • Provides support for department’s special projects for the Chancellor’s office. • Performs other duties as required.

To apply: Apply online using this entire address: https://prod.fadvhms.com/umm/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*5901C26E49DC7147

About UMMS: At the University of Massachusetts Medical School, we take seriously our mission to serve the people of Massachusetts. We do this by achieving national distinction in health sciences education, research and public service. In the area of research, UMMS has achieved world-class status. Research is conducted in the laboratory, ambulatory clinic and at the bedside, contributing significantly to medical science and to the state's economy, as well as enhancing our ability to attract outstanding faculty members for all three schools. Extramural research funding totals over $174 million, placing UMMS in the top 40 among the nation's medical schools in funding. We are also proud to have been awarded the Nobel Prize in 2006 in Physiology or Medicine for Craig C. Mello, PhD, and his colleague Andrew Fire, PhD, of Stanford University, for their discoveries related to RNA interference.

Benefits at UMMS: We offer highly competitive salaries based on experience and education. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package including work/life balance programs consisting of meals-to-go, offsite UMass run day care centers, nursing mother rooms, lunchtime seminars, Flexible Work Options, and onsite dry cleaning drop off locations. Also, we offer state retirement, generous time off policies, 13 paid holidays, paid continuing education, health, dental and vision coverage.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMMS recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

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