Communications Assistant
Purpose
Purpose:
The position provides a broad range of communications and administrative support to health services
programs including writing, editing, speaking, graphic design, project planning and management,
health education, and health promotion activities.
Essential Functions
Function 1:
Develops, implements, and manages a marketing program for the various components of UT Arlington
Health Services.
20 % Time
Function 2:
Coordinates with the Health Promotion Department in developing annual programming. Assists both
in-house and outreach health promotion and health education activities throughout the year.
10 % Time
Function 3:
Develops promotional brochures and other handouts; writes press releases on health services
initiatives; maintains a current health services website; manages an on-line student and parent health
education magazine.
20 % Time
Function 4:
Supports the Health Services Director by maintaining current, regularly reviewed policies and
procedures; planning and coordinating various events; maintaining an accurate events calendar;
supporting health services committees as required.
30 % Time
Function 5:
Assists with Unit Effectiveness and Strategic Planning activities.
5 % Time
Function 6:
Provides presentations on health services during student orientations; represents health services
during various public relations and promotional events.
10 % Time
Function 7:
Manages and reports on patient and staff survey programs; manages customer relations programs;
and develops other reports as requested.
5 % Time
Function 8:
% Time
Marginal/Incidental Functions
Marginal/Incidental Functions:
Other functions as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Health Administration, or related field. 2 years
experience in public relations, communications, writing, or related field. Excellent computer skills.
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history:
name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job
duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, major, graduated or not, and hours completed if
not graduated.
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and computer-assisted graphics. Experience in
public speaking. Experience working in health care environment. Excellent writing skills.