Health Communication Project Manager

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range $67,000 - $69,400

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level S5

FLSA Status Exempt

Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type Full-time

Barnes Center at The Arch is Syracuse University's integrated health and wellness center which incorporates Counseling, Health, Health Promotion and Recreation. The Health Communication Project Manager is a member of the Health Promotion team, reporting directly to the Director. The Health Communication Project Manager is a full-time position that works closely with other Barnes Center at The Arch departments and Divisional Student Experience Communications team to produce clear, intentional, and effective marketing of programs and services, health messaging, and public health campaigns for the student population.
The Health Communication Project Manager is responsible for coordinating internal communication among Barnes Center at The Arch staff, promoting consistent outreach messaging and organization-wide initiative awareness. In partnership with Student Experience Division Communications, this position will be responsible for leading project management across high volume and fast-paced deadlines, including developing and disseminating health communication materials in a variety of print and digital formats (social media, video, training materials, e-newsletters, blogs, website content, digital signage and more).

The Health Communication Project Manager will also supervise a Graduate Student Employee.

• Bachelor's degree in health communication, health promotion, health education, communications, or a related field required
• Master's degree in health communication, public health, communications, public administration, higher education administration, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years professional experience in the field of health communication, public health, or communications
• Experience developing and disseminating health messaging and communication campaigns
• Knowledge of best practices for creating accessible media in various formats (digital, print, web)
• Knowledge of best practices for public health communication
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Knowledge of project management best practices

• Experience in creating collaborative relationships
• Understanding of principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, and application of these principles within the context of health promotion and public health
• Understanding of health communication theories
• Excellent presentation/oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to:
  Adobe Express, Microsoft Word, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, database management