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Communications Manager fully remote (7477U) AAPI Data, 76997

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Departmental Overview

AAPI Data, based in the Institute for the Study of Societal Issues at the University of California Berkeley, seeks a Strategic Communications Manager who will lead implementation of the organization's comprehensive communications strategies. This role is pivotal in enhancing the organization's visibility, promoting its mission, and ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director of AAPI Data, the Strategic Communications Manager will lead implementation of the organization's comprehensive communications strategies. This role is pivotal in enhancing the organization's visibility, promoting its mission, and ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 3/31/2025

Responsibilities

• Works with management and clients to create, develop, and implement long and short term strategic communications plans and / or projects.
• Manages comprehensive communications programs, including written, visual, digital, and electronic communications.
• Ensures production of high quality products that effectively deliver the desired message within budget and time constraints. Products include reports, social media content, infographics, blog posts, and email newsletters.
• Works with management to cultivate and manage relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to secure coverage and amplify AAPI Data's research and initiatives.
• Advises and consults with departmental / college administration, and external stakeholders regarding all aspects of communications including developing strong communications strategies that effectively deliver the desired message, policy interpretation, and problem resolution.
• Identifies specific communications needs and develops the content and process for organizational improvements.

Required Qualifications

• 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 applications to effectively direct technical staff, or personally perform technical work, including design concepts, various media, and applications.
• Knowledge of the organization, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices, infrastructure, and a strong knowledge of current affairs, and issues in higher education and / or health sciences.
• Solid skills to create, develop, and implement comprehensive long and short term strategic communications plans.
• Knowledge and skills to advise and consult with management to ensure delivery of the desired message to the target and / or broad general audiences.
• Solid written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills.
• Knowledge of location protocols and channels for communication internally and externally.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

This is a 1yr, full-time (40 hours/week), contract appointment, eligible for UC benefits. This is a monthly paid, exempt position.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $80,400.00 - $99,000.00.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This position is 100% Fully Remote.
• 1-year, contract appointment.
• This is not a visa opportunity.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Misconduct

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

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Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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