Research Communications Manager (Institute for Translational Science - Galveston)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of relevant experience. 

Job Description:

Responsible for ensuring communication programs for the department are evidenced-based and informed by available research. Liaising with program staff and support services departments regarding all research and communication activities. Manages the development and planning of research studies and projects; oversee needs assessments, work production, evaluation of research studies, and the development and planning of communications/marketing plans and materials, in coordination with the Office of Public Affairs as appropriate.

Job Duties:

• Spearheads communications activities in line with specific research program, ensuring campaigns are based on available research.
• Coordinates the development and distribution of publications and ensure they meet the intended purpose and desired level of quality.
• Develops and oversees the implementation of research communications plans that are evidenced-based.
• Enhances the quality and effectiveness of grant proposals and journal manuscripts.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationship with partners and stakeholders, by ensuring the fluid transfer of information and the utilization of research findings in communication strategies.
• Reviews, monitors, and develops team procedures and systems to ensure ongoing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develops and disseminates tools to facilitate planning, writing and editing of proposals and manuscripts.
• Advises authors regarding clarity, consistency, adherence to funding, agency, and organization guidelines.
• Prioritizes and schedules projects and request for use of resources.
• Provides editing, coordination, and harmony for large, multi-investigator grant projects.
• Produces informational and promotional materials, such as presentations and brochures.
• May supervise the work of others including analyzing workload, determining work priority, assigning duties and overseeing work progress.
• Works with Researchers to develop and edit grant proposals and manuscripts.
• Works with the Office of Public Affairs on news releases.
• Works with the IS web team to develop and maintain content for websites.
• Identifies appropriate internal controls and provide mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience.