Head of Communications, NADS
Company Name University of Iowa Company Location
Iowa City, IA, US
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Job
- 5 applicants
- Director
Company
- 10001+ employees
- Higher Education
Seniority Level
Director
Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Higher Education
- Hospital & Health Care
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Functions
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Writing/Editing
The National Advanced
Driving Simulator research center seeks a Head of Communications that will
contribute to the center's research mission by communicating NADS research to
targeted audiences and working with NADS leadership to lead campaigns and
outreach efforts. The incumbent will be expected to develop strategic
communications plans to ensure the creative delivery of web content, social
media, story-telling, and communications and outreach products such as
factsheets, presentations, and news releases.
The Head of Communications,
NADS will initially spend 50%-time supporting the Automated Driving Systems
(ADS) for Rural America. This major grant is a 2.5-year demonstration project
aiming to collect data on ADS applications for aging, transportation-challenged
rural populations. The project will require a highly-coordinated communications
effort, both internally with the project team and USDOT, as well as externally
with community stakeholders, to ensure the demonstration's success for and with
the general public.
Job Duties Include
- Expand and promote the public's knowledge of NADS research, its partners, and the importance of its research goals.
- Write stories/articles for use in departmental/collegiate/university publications.
- Develop and maintain relationships with media, conduct media outreach and respond to inquiries from media in coordination with the University of Iowa Office of Strategic Communications and the College of Engineering.
- Develop and maintain a social media plan that includes regular and innovative updates to NADS Facebook, Twitter accounts, news feed on webpage, and emerging social media outlets.
- Engage in open, timely, and efficient communications with sponsors, stakeholders, and partners, including local governments, local elected officials, and stakeholders to grow and maintain support for the ADS for Rural America project.
For a full job description,
please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About The National Advanced Driving Simulator
The National Advanced
Driving Simulator (NADS) is a self-sustained transportation safety research
center in the University of Iowa's College of Engineering. Funded by government
and industry, NADS utilizes its suite of world-class driving simulators and
instrumented on-road vehicles to conduct research studies for the private and
public sectors. Our faculty, staff, and students research the connection
between drivers, motor vehicles, and road users with the mission to improve
safety. Our research evolves with industry trends as well as the needs of our
local and global communities, and our professional staff follow this evolution
with a sustained mentality of continuous learning and teamwork. We are located
on the University of Iowa Oakdale Campus in Coralville, IA. Please visit the
NADS website to learn more: https://www.nads-sc.uiowa.edu/. We encourage you to
learn more about the College of Engineering through our Iowa Engineer Magazine,
which includes an article about NADS' role in driving safety research.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in
communications, marketing, journalism, or related field, or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
Extensive (typically defined
as one or more years) of outreach or marketing experience.
Demonstrated experience
developing and writing material for public consumption.
Experience developing and
maintaining content for websites and/or social media.
Excellent written and verbal
communication skills.
Desirable Qualifications
Master's degree in
communications, marketing, journalism, or related field, or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
Experience with recording
and editing videos for digital platforms.
Knowledge of graphic design,
publication production, printing requirements and web design/editing.
Working experience or
coursework in a STEM-related field.
Possess a valid U.S. driving
license and be able to meet the University of Iowa's Fleet Safety requirements.
Application Details
- In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
Job openings are posted for
a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any
time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be
subject to a criminal background check and credential check. Up to 5
professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment
process.
Additional Information
- Classification Title: Communications Specialist
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
Compensation
- Pay Level: 4A
Contact Information
- Organization: College of Engineering
- Contact Name: Sarah Lobb
- Contact Email: sarah-lobb@uiowa.edu
SDL2019-256
Seniority Level
Director
Industry
·
Non-profit Organization Management
·
Higher Education
·
Hospital & Health Care
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Functions
·
Marketing
·
Public Relations
·
Writing/Editing
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