Part-time Public relations Jobs in Wichita, KS

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Position Details Position Title Public Health Specialist Position Number 991660 Position Status Full-Time Regular Work Hours General business hours & with flexibility Location Wichita, KS - WSU Old Town Description University Overview Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and world—this is the place where you belong. Position Specific Responsibilities If you are passionate about public health, have experience building and supporting community coalitions focused on improving health and quality of life, and are ready to lead impactful projects, we want to hear from you. We are looking for a dynamic individual to hit the ground running to leverage their public health expertise to inform and guide coalition-connected activities, ensuring alignment with the latest trends, issues, and services. In this role, you will have the opportunity to inspire and energize others to reimagine and engage in a new way for health-focused coalitions in Kansas. You will collaborate and interact with funders and other partners to make systems level changes in how public health occurs in the state. You will be responsible for monitoring and tracking multiple project budgets and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential as you coordinate efforts across diverse stakeholders. Additionally, you will engage and mobilize external partners to address challenges and advance coalition goals, utilizing your facilitation skills to guide discussions, build consensus, and drive collaborative action. Summary of Responsibilities

Designs, develops, and proposes public health capacity-building or related processes to proposed clients. Manages all aspects of the project, responding to client needs and expectations, and fulfilling agreed-upon commitments. Manages multiple clients simultaneously.

Essential Functions

Proposes, secures and delivers work with public health related clients. Manages external partner relationships to ensure the fulfillment of expectations.

Supports the conceptualization, design, and delivery of work related to ongoing public health related projects, working primarily in a team environment.

Addresses and resolves public health project issues to ensure goals remain on track.

Coordinates and prepares reports, materials and presentations to support leaders.

Coordinates and / or facilitates project tasks as assigned.

Commitment Wichita State University is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard : to be a university that promotes inclusive excellence at every level of our organization. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of inclusive excellence; a place to learn, work, live and play. Requirements Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field by hire date

Preferred Education Degree in public health, public administration, organizational development, leadership, or a related field. Minimum Experience

Five (5) years of experience in public health related field. Every 15 hours of graduate college coursework beyond a bachelor’s degree can be substituted for one(1) year of experience.

Preferred Experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of public health trends, issues, programs and services.
• Knowledge of coalition structures and function.
• Ability to lead the design and completion of project plans.
• Ability to work collaboratively with external and internal partners in team member and project leadership roles.
• Ability to monitor and track from multiple project budgets and deliverables.
• Ability to engage with and mobilize external partners to address challenges and make progress toward goals.

Licenses, Certificates and Registrations

None

Sponsorship No, due to budget constraints, the University will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position. User Export Compliance No export control requirement. Additional Information Special Instructions Department Information Department 103003-Ctr for Commun Supp & Research (Moved to RTT 9 / 15)) Salary Information Pay Information Range is $53,000-72,000 / yr, negotiable based on qualifications Overtime Eligibility No Eligible for Shift Differential? No Benefits Eligible? Yes Benefit Information Wichita State University and the State of Kansas offer a variety of benefit programs which are designed to enhance employment. Many of these benefits are available immediately and some with a wait period.

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Requisition Details

Requisition Details Posting Date 08 / 22 / 2024 Closing Date Proposed Start Date 11 / 01 / 2024

Physical Demands

Physical Requirements Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position. – Frequent 60-90%

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. – Frequent 60-90%

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. – Frequent 60-90%

Physical Weight Category Sedentary : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Additional Physical Demands Physical Demands Atypical Physical Job Requirements