Communications Manager (Hybrid)

Communications Manager

Based at Stanford's main campus, this role is hybrid : four on-site days and one remote day per week, subject to operational needs.

Main Work Location : The School of Medicine at the Stanford historic campus

Schedule : Hybrid (must be able to work at least 2-3 days per week on-site, and more as needed)

To Apply : Please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application.

The Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (ISCBRM) and the Ludwig Center at Stanford in the School of Medicine is seeking a Communications Manager (Unit / Program Communicator 3) to design, create, and develop communication strategy deliverables. Reporting to the DFA and working closely with the Institute Leadership team, this position provides leadership in planning, coordinating, and implementing communications for the Institute, SCBRM Graduate Program, and Ludwig Center. You will develop both internal and external written communications and design and coordinate media relations efforts. You will serve as key public relations / marketing contact to manage department's social media presence, managing all internal and external requests in coordination with department leadership. You will organize and attend publicity events for the department and divisions. You will manage and develop the department website, produce print and web materials, manage department social media accounts, develop communications strategy / branding and maintain department listservs.

You possess strong written and oral communication skills, a strategic orientation, strong organization and presentation skills, a bias toward action, and a desire to learn continuously. You are a creative and technologically savvy marketing and communications professional. You can design websites that are visually appealing, user oriented, and mission driven. You are creative and artistic and can produce digital media graphics (promotional materials) and short videos that align with brand guidelines. You've created marketing and communications strategies and designed approaches for producing content. You enjoy partnering with colleagues to create and implement promotional strategies.

The Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine was established to build on Stanford's leadership in the field of stem cell science. Its mission is to promote discovery, accelerate translational research and conduct training, education and outreach in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. Those who work at the institute are committed to creating a scientific and organizational environment that values research, collaboration, growth of skills and knowledge, safety, and ethical conduct. The Institute is composed of a large contingent of laboratory staff, post-docs, graduate students and other highly trained professionals. The successful candidate will need to possess the ability to connect with a diverse population of individuals including those who are socioeconomically and educationally disadvantaged, disabled, or, under-represented minorities.

Core duties include :

• Develop communication deliverables in an area of expertise for a unit or a complex program.
• Develop complex communications for various content delivery channels.
• Develop and design complex materials according to defined requirements using software applications and mediums.
• Work with vendors to obtain information to evaluate quality, process, and costs to support vendor selection.
• Maintain knowledge by attending webinars, conferences, networking, etc. to remain at the forefront of current industry standards, trends, and technology.
• Contribute to the development of communication strategy for the unit or program.
• Analyze data and curate illustrations, photos, and pictures for assignments.
• Work in collaboration with Institutional Communicators on media relations content and other areas.
• May lead and train staff or supervise day-to-day work of student and / or temporary workers, including scheduling, assigning, and prioritizing workloads, setting appropriate deadlines, and reviewing work for quality and timeliness.
• Identify news leads, gather data, conduct interviews with researchers and write summary articles highlighting the work for press releases and online media.

Desired qualifications :

Education & Experience (Required) : Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required) :

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions : Occasional work on evenings and weekends.

Work Standards :

The expected pay range for this position is $115,184 to $133,806 per annum (hybrid).

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.