Digital Communications Specialist 3

Under the Office of Population Health and in collaborations with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Tobacco Prevention Program (CTPP), the incumbent will use skills as a seasoned, experienced digital communications professional to produce, design and layout for a variety of non-routine and moderately complex web site applications; and ensure search engine optimization. Demonstrates a full understanding of industry practices and organization policies and procedures.

The incumbent is primarily responsible for developing and implementing digital media projects, including website management and daily project oversight, digital advertising, and digital media consumer engagement. Research digital media trends and provides recommendations on increasing engagement and breadth of the campaign website. Provides technical expertise for media advertising campaigns associated with conducting a comprehensive statewide tobacco education program.

** Requires travel both in and out-of-state as required to provide technical assistance, training, and disseminate information.

** 100% Remote, but may be requested to attend in person meetings at the California Department of Public Health, California Tobacco Prevention Program, 1616 Capitol Avenue, Suite 74516, Sacramento, CA 95814 or Tobacco related conferences. #CA-SB

Apply By Date 1/17/2025 by 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Experience executing and project managing a variety of digital media projects, particularly for consumer websites, including projects that are being developed concurrently.
• Experience using website analytics platforms, analyzing and reporting digital communications data and writing a variety of related reporting materials.
• Experience analyzing digital media or communications problems, develop alternatives, and make sound recommendations on a course of action to high level administrators on public health communication issues.
• Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of design and user experience, including skill to design in an appealing, lively and relevant way.
• Thorough understanding of technical language and requirements of the assigned work.
• Thorough knowledge of content management systems and/or relevant web applications used for web production and organization-specific computer application programs.
• Thorough skills to create clear, easy-to-navigate, informative, accurate, well-designed, and functional websites that provide web content consistent with the CTPP's message and in keeping with management directives.
• Thorough technical skills in computer applications for web production, image handling, publishing and design, illustration, presentation, preparation, animation, web interaction, and/or other state-of-the-art web communication capabilities.
• Thorough interpersonal communication skills.
• Thorough skills to develop and implement original ideas and correctly identify and effectively solve problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree communications/journalism/media/public relations, data science, computer science, or other related field and experience in communications, advertising, and marketing.
• Experience leading procurement efforts to obtain digital communications services.
• Spanish, Chinese, Korean, or Vietnamese language skills.

Key Responsibilities

• 50% - Website Project Management
• 35% - Website Reporting and Analytics
• 15% - Collaboration and Consultation

Department Overview

The UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center's Office of Population Health provides staff services support for the California Tobacco Prevention Program at the California Department of Public Health. To change tobacco-related social norms, the California Tobacco Prevention Program funds a statewide media campaign and state and community interventions which focus on policy, system, and environmental changes.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $2,873.56 - $3,639.85
• Salary Frequency: Bi-Weekly
• Annual Salary: $75,000 - $95,000
• Salary Grade: Grade 22
• UC Job Title: DIGITAL COMM SPEC 3
• UC Job Code: 007455
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift Hours: Day
• Location: Remote Worksite (REMOTE)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible:
• This position is 100% remote
• This is not a H-1B Visa opportunity

Benefits

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* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
• Remote - 100% Remote, but may be requested to attend in person meetings at the California Department of Public Health, California Tobacco Prevention Program, 1616 Capitol Avenue, Suite 74516, Sacramento, CA 95814 or Tobacco related conferences.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don't meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere

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