Administrator at UC San Francisco in San Francisco, CA

Job description

Job Summary: Independently oversees a comprehensive communications program for a unit or school with moderately complex communications requirements. The communications program usually includes written, visual, digital and electronic communications. Works with management to develop and execute organizational communication and market branding strategy. Designs and implements information campaigns. Kavli IFN is seeking a detail-oriented, organized Administrator with a strong background in scientific communication to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and managing events and functions, including symposiums, conferences, programs events, and community-building activities. The Administrator will utilize comprehensive experience in creating and editing content for the web and developing and implementing scientific communications for the Institute. The successful candidate will execute all operations and financial management of the Institute. Department Overview: Kavli Institute for Fundamental Neuroscience is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Administrator with a strong background in scientific communication to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and managing events and functions, including symposiums, conferences, programs events, and community-building activities. The Administrator will utilize comprehensive experience in creating and editing content for the web and developing and implementing scientific communications for the Institute. The successful candidate will execute all operations and financial management of the Institute. The Kavli Institute for Fundamental Neuroscience (Kavli IFN) is a central organizing force for neuroscience research at UCSF and our partner institutions. Kavli IFN is building bridges to colleagues in complementary fields both within UCSF and across UCSF a nd the Bay Area National Laboratories. KIFN resides in the Department of Physiology. % of time Essential Function (Yes/No) Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor) 25 Yes Administers and manages all financial, operational, communications, and event planning activities for Kavli IFN to also include creating program budgeting and managing accounting processes to support the financial infrastructure of the Institute 20 Yes Works with the Kavli IFN Director to create, develop, and implement long and short term strategic communications plans for Kavli IFN 40 Yes Manages comprehensive communications programs, including written, visual, digital, and electronic communications, in alignment with UCSF digital and editorial policies and UCSF brand identity standards as posted at identity.ucsf.edu. The management to create content via online channels (website, social media, newsletters) that highlights the scientific material of the Institute and its members. 5 Yes Advises and consults with the Kavli IFN Director regarding all aspects of communications including developing strong communications strategies that effectively deliver the desired message, policy interpretation, and problem resolution. 5 No Advises and consults with Director regarding all aspects of communications including developing strong communications strategies that effectively deliver the desired message, policy interpretation, and problem resolution. 5 No Identifies specific communications needs and develops the content and process for organizational improvements. 100% (To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.) Required: Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Minimum 3 years of related experience Knowledge of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and most appropriate and effective applications. Knowledge and understanding of technical applicatio