Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here (https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet (https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/EReRecruitingApplyforaJob.pdf) . The Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency at the University of Miami/UHealth is currently seeking a full time Community Education Specialist 1 to work in Miami, FL. The OPO Community Education Specialist 1 plans, develops, and implements internal and external communication projects and initiatives on behalf of the assigned department. The incumbent creates and identifies opportunities to promote a favorable perception of organ donation and transplantation to internal and external audiences. An employee in this position also acts as a liaison to departments within the University and external parties to provide communication supportCORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Develops communication materials, including web information, fact sheets, letters, emails, and instant messaging for the purpose of communicating with target groups.
Plans and implements targeted communication campaigns.
Acts as the point of contact for project-related questions and makes recommendations to resolve problems and issues.
Logs contact information and discussion topics for yield analysis.
Maintains information databases, and tracks, measures, evaluates, and reports achievements of internal and external communication goals.
Develops reports and distributes them to department leadership.
Assists with the administration of the assigned department’s communication budget.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.CORE QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Bachelor’s degree in relevant fieldExperience:
1-3 years of relevant experience
In order to best communicate with our DSA and community; the ability to speak, read and write in Spanish and/or Creole, preferred.
Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
Department Specific Functions
Identify and attend community education related events in any of the 6 counties LAORA services (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Monroe, and Collier counties). Events can occur Monday – Sunday, morning, afternoon, or evening. Service assigned DMV/Tax Collectors regularly.
Work directly with LAORA volunteers at events, for trainings, etc. Provide them with opportunities to make visits to DMV/Tax Collectors, attend tablings/events without oversight (if trained and signed off). Volunteers consist of transplant recipients, donor families, workplace partners and those within our community who support the Mission of LAORA and organ transplant.
Create and market stories about LAORA events, volunteers, and other organ transplant related items.
Works collaboratively and cross functionally with other LAORA divisions to include Administration, Aftercare, Marketing, Social Media, etc.
Uses data provided through US Census, DLF Dashboards (donor registry), LAORAIS, OPTN, etc. to identify where the greatest need is for outreach to set goals and metrics.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
#ED-LI1The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:H7