"Scientific Communications Manager- MCG Immunology Center of GA"

Job Summary

The Scientific Communications Manager leads the strategy, development, and dissemination of internal and external communications for the Immunology Center of Georgia (IMMCG). This role translates complex scientific research into clear, compelling content for diverse audiences, including Augusta University faculty, staff, and students, philanthropic donors, policymakers, media, and the public, while elevating IMMCG's reputation as a national leader in immunology research. The Director collaborates with other departments at AU and the Medical College of Georgia and acts as a subject matter expert for the center's work and impact.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

Strategic Communications & Public Engagement:

• Lead IMMCG's overall communications strategy, ensuring alignment with Augusta University's brand and mission.
• Translate research findings into accessible content for press releases, news stories, videos, and multimedia.
• Oversee IMMCG's digital presence, including website, newsletters, and social media, growing reach and engagement.
• Manage media relations and serve as liaison with AU Communications & Marketing and external journalists.
• Develop campaigns and storytelling initiatives that highlight IMMCG's faculty, trainees, and discoveries.

Internal Communications for Faculty, Staff & Trainees:

• Lead the tracking, implementation, and communication of the IMMCG strategic plan, aligning key initiatives with institutional priorities and reporting progress to stakeholders.
• Support and promote faculty and trainee accomplishments, including award and fellowship nominations.
• Provide communications support for faculty and scientific meetings to foster collaboration.
• Support staff professional development through communications training and mentorship.

Research Funding & Grant Support:

• Maintain updated biosketches, resource pages, and institutional content for proposals.
• Monitor NIH and foundation opportunities, including grants, fellowships, and career awards.
• Seek out non-scientific grant opportunities to support community engagement and staff professional development.
• Manage and support administration of non-scientific grant projects.

Networking & Representation:

• Represent IMMCG at scientific meetings, ensuring consistent branding and visibility.
• Coordinate IMMCG presence at national, regional, local, and on-campus conferences and manage communications around abstracts and presentations.
• Cultivate relationships with peer institutions, funders, and professional organizations.

Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. from an accredited college or university plus one year of related experience.
OR
Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of five years of related experience.
OR
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of eight years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

SKILLS

Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).

Salary: $82,800-$105,000 annually.

Pay Band: B15

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: Until Filled.

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search for Job ID: 291748.

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university.

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee.

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=291748&PostingSeq=1