Description

Title: Public Information Specialist - POSN 0097337T
Position Number: 0097337T
Hiring Unit: RES & DEAN OF GRAD DIV, CANCER CT HI, CANCER CT HI
Location: Honolulu, Kaka'ako, Hawai'i
Date Posted: August 8, 2024
Closing Date: September 9, 2024 at 11:59 P.M.
Band: A
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Additional Salary Information: PBA, minimum $4,307/month
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Month: 11-month
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Duties and Responsibilities:

Serves as a Public Information Specialist for the University of Hawai'i (UH) Cancer Center and is responsible for organizing and coordinating with the upper-level Program Information Specialist on communications, publications, events, and other initiatives and projects that focus on increasing public awareness, education and/or fundraising on the UH Cancer Center's behalf.
Assists with the preparation, development and dissemination of media, journalism (electronic and print), press releases, publications, videos and photos, graphics, slide decks, flyers, social media, website content and other UH Cancer Center communications
Creates, maintains and organizes media database for event coverage, departmental photo archives, media contacts, legislative contacts mailing list and other data.
Assists with preparing and presenting UH Cancer Center communications for the internal UH Cancer Center community, the system wide UH community, and the public.
Assists with the planning, editing and production of the UH Cancer Center Annual Report, newsletters and other publications and products.
Assists the upper-level Program Information Specialist with talking points for presentations (ex: news conferences, speeches).
Provides feedback and recommendations with the development of strategic communication plans.
Provides communication support for public events as directed by the upper-level Program Information Specialist.
Responds to phone, mail and email inquiries about the UH Cancer Center pertaining to media and/or public relations.
Advises supervisor of progress of projects, anticipated problems and completion of all projects.

Other duties as assigned.

Denotes essential functions

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business, Communications, Journalism or related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for public relations, journalism, marketing and branding, or social media; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of journalism, media, public relations, communications, social media, marketing, education, social services as it relates to the health field and/or government relations demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with journalism, media, public relations, communications, social media, marketing, education, social services, and/or government relations, as it relates to the health field.
Demonstrate ability to to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of journalism, media, public relations, communications, social media, marketing, education, social services.
Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software and other programs such as Premier Pro, iMovie, Light Room, Photoshop, Publisher Smore, Canva, Hootsuite and Mailchimp.

Supplemental Qualifications:

Previous work experience in biomedical, health sciences, and/or university environment.
Previous experience with translating ideas/thoughts to newsworthy form, in written and visual forms.

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience with a clinically orientated program design and analysis of clinical trials in cancer treatment.
Experience with University of Hawaii, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH) policies and procedures.
Experience with cultivating and managing online communities.
Experience with producing high-quality video, photography and/or graphics.

To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen and attach the required documents. Applicants must submit 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, 2) resume, 3) names and contact information of three (3) professional references and 4) official transcripts (OR original documentation from the institution confirming degree OR copy of U.S. board certification). Copy of transcript is acceptable in place of U.S. board certification for evaluation purposes but original is required upon hire. Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA will be required before date of hire. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant (Note: Only complete applications will be considered.)

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Inquiries: hr@cc.hawaii.edu

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