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Scientific Communications Manager- MCG Immunology Center of GA
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Scientific Communications Manager - MCG Immunology Center of GA
Job ID: 291748
Location: Augusta University
Full Time
About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world‑class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.
Our mission and values
https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php
make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Job Summary The Scientific Communications Manager leads the strategy, development, and dissemination of internal and external communications for the Immunology Center of Georgia (IMMCG). The role translates complex scientific research into clear, compelling content for different audiences, including Augusta University faculty, staff, students, philanthropic donors, policymakers, media, and the public, while elevating IMMCG's reputation as a national leader in immunology research. The Manager collaborates with other departments at AU and the Medical College of Georgia and acts as a subject‑matter expert for the center's work and impact.
Responsibilities
Strategic Communications & Public Engagement
– Lead IMMCG's overall communications strategy, ensuring alignment with Augusta University's brand and mission. Translate research findings into accessible content for press releases, news stories, videos, and multimedia. Oversee IMMCG's digital presence, including website, newsletters, and social media, growing reach and engagement. Manage media relations and serve as liaison with AU Communications & Marketing and external journalists. Develop campaigns and storytelling initiatives that highlight IMMCG's faculty, trainees, and discoveries.
Internal Communications For Faculty, Staff & Trainees
– Lead the tracking, implementation, and communication of the IMMCG strategic plan, aligning key initiatives with institutional priorities and reporting progress to stakeholders. Support and promote faculty and trainee accomplishments, including award and fellowship nominations. Provide communications support for faculty and scientific meetings to foster collaboration. Support staff professional development through communications training and mentorship.
Research Funding & Grant Support
– Maintain updated biosketches, resource pages, and institutional content for proposals. Monitor NIH and foundation opportunities, including grants, fellowships, and career awards. Seek out non‑scientific grant opportunities to support community engagement and staff professional development. Manage and support administration of non‑scientific grant projects.
Networking & Representation
– Represent IMMCG at scientific meetings, ensuring consistent branding and visibility. Coordinate IMMCG presence at national, regional, local, and on‑campus conferences and manage communications around abstracts and presentations. Cultivate relationships with peer institutions, funders, and professional organizations.
Perform all other job‑related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. from an accredited college or university plus one year of related experience.
OR Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of five years of related experience.
OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of eight years of related experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge
– Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Skills
– Detail‑oriented with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Abilities
– Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift: Days; Monday – Friday (work outside of normal business hours may be required).
Salary: $82,800 – $105,000 annually. Pay band: B15. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum‑midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled.
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full‑time benefits‑eligible employees and some of our half‑time (or more) employees. Benefits may include health, dental, and life insurance; Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan); earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees employed successfully for more than six months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a background check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties, the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for positions of trust and/or approved departmental purchase card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information This position also promotes a customer‑friendly environment and provides superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient‑and family‑centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search for Job ID: 291748.
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university.
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee.
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706‑721‑9365.
To apply, visit
https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=291748&PostingSeq=1
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Location: Augusta University
Full Time
About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world‑class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.
Our mission and values
https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php
make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Job Summary The Scientific Communications Manager leads the strategy, development, and dissemination of internal and external communications for the Immunology Center of Georgia (IMMCG). The role translates complex scientific research into clear, compelling content for different audiences, including Augusta University faculty, staff, students, philanthropic donors, policymakers, media, and the public, while elevating IMMCG's reputation as a national leader in immunology research. The Manager collaborates with other departments at AU and the Medical College of Georgia and acts as a subject‑matter expert for the center's work and impact.
Responsibilities
Strategic Communications & Public Engagement
– Lead IMMCG's overall communications strategy, ensuring alignment with Augusta University's brand and mission. Translate research findings into accessible content for press releases, news stories, videos, and multimedia. Oversee IMMCG's digital presence, including website, newsletters, and social media, growing reach and engagement. Manage media relations and serve as liaison with AU Communications & Marketing and external journalists. Develop campaigns and storytelling initiatives that highlight IMMCG's faculty, trainees, and discoveries.
Internal Communications For Faculty, Staff & Trainees
– Lead the tracking, implementation, and communication of the IMMCG strategic plan, aligning key initiatives with institutional priorities and reporting progress to stakeholders. Support and promote faculty and trainee accomplishments, including award and fellowship nominations. Provide communications support for faculty and scientific meetings to foster collaboration. Support staff professional development through communications training and mentorship.
Research Funding & Grant Support
– Maintain updated biosketches, resource pages, and institutional content for proposals. Monitor NIH and foundation opportunities, including grants, fellowships, and career awards. Seek out non‑scientific grant opportunities to support community engagement and staff professional development. Manage and support administration of non‑scientific grant projects.
Networking & Representation
– Represent IMMCG at scientific meetings, ensuring consistent branding and visibility. Coordinate IMMCG presence at national, regional, local, and on‑campus conferences and manage communications around abstracts and presentations. Cultivate relationships with peer institutions, funders, and professional organizations.
Perform all other job‑related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. from an accredited college or university plus one year of related experience.
OR Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of five years of related experience.
OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of eight years of related experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge
– Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Skills
– Detail‑oriented with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Abilities
– Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift: Days; Monday – Friday (work outside of normal business hours may be required).
Salary: $82,800 – $105,000 annually. Pay band: B15. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum‑midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled.
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full‑time benefits‑eligible employees and some of our half‑time (or more) employees. Benefits may include health, dental, and life insurance; Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan); earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees employed successfully for more than six months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a background check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties, the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for positions of trust and/or approved departmental purchase card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information This position also promotes a customer‑friendly environment and provides superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient‑and family‑centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search for Job ID: 291748.
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university.
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee.
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706‑721‑9365.
To apply, visit
https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=291748&PostingSeq=1
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