OPO Community Education Specialist

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The Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency is seeking a full‑time OPO Community Education Specialist 1 to plan, develop, and implement internal and external communication projects and initiatives on behalf of the assigned department. The incumbent will create and identify opportunities to promote a favorable perception of organ donation and transplantation to internal and external audiences and act as a liaison to departments within the University and external parties to provide communication support.

• 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.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

• 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.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission, and more.

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.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff

Pay Grade: H7