Public Relations Manager

Job Summary

The inaugural Public Relations Manager will coordinate public relations and communications by monitoring and addressing a range of complex issues of importance to the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Your work will be based on strong stakeholder relationships and a keen ability to assess emerging policy, compliance, regulatory and related areas, and aid with crisis readiness and crisis/issue responses. Situated in the Office of Strategic Communications within the Dean’s office, you will be surrounded by a strong internal communications team and will work in close coordination with peers throughout the organization. The role is a perfect fit for someone with a public relations or communication background and interest in public affairs, or public affairs background with strong track record in PR and communication. This is a rare opportunity to advance the vision of healthy people and healthy communities by supporting academic medicine at one of America’s leading research institutions. Apply today! ​

This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject matter expert and liaison to leadership regarding high profile communications associated with external audiences
• Implements and monitors public relations strategies and initiatives to increase the institutional engagement with a wide range of external stakeholders
• Develops and monitors the day-to-day operational work plans of unit staff to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives
• Oversees public relations efforts and campaigns and serves as institutional spokesperson when necessary

Department

School of Medicine and Public Health, Dean's Office, Strategic Communications

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $88,000 up to $118,000 for highly experienced candidates and actual pay within this range will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer.

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience with increasing responsibility in public relations, public affairs, journalism or related fields within an organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent professional judgment, integrity, and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with higher education, media, state government, health care, health and biomedical research agencies (state and/or federal), tenets of public/media relations and/or crisis communications and Wisconsin Public Records laws.
• Professional certification such as Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from Public Relations Society of America or certificate in public relations from Public Affairs Council.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, focus in communication, public affairs, public relations, journalism, policy analysis or related is preferred but candidates with background in other relevant fields are encouraged to apply.
• Advanced degree or certification preferred.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under . You will be prompted to upload the following documents.

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field.

Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

Contact Information

Kim McFarlane, kmmcfarlane@wisc.edu