Job Description

Job Summary

The Communications Manager will be the day-to-day internal communications strategist for the Adult Hospitals (University Hospital, Frankel Cardiovascular Center and the soon-to-open D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion) at U-M Health, with a matrixed reporting relationship to the Adult Hospitals Strategic Advisor and U-M Health Communications Manager. The Communications Manager will be charged with developing and executing strategic plans for internal communication critical to the success of the hospitals.

Content Creation 50% Create compelling and effective communication for employees that reflects institutional and segment priorities and supports successful implementation of hospital operations, initiatives and activities.

Strategic Planning 20% Develop strategic communication plans to support segment objectives while also aligning with institutional mission, vision, values and priorities.

Relationship building 20% Collaborate as needed with other embedded U-M Health communicators to share content or relevant stories and align communication across the health system.

Supervision 10% Provide direction and supervision for term-limited Communications Specialist supporting the Kahn Pavilion opening and other key segment projects and initiatives.
Manage relationships with key stakeholders across the Adult Hospitals to ensure accurate and appropriate content and information sources. 

Work with colleagues within the Department of Communication, including web, marketing, public relations and creative services team members, as needed for select broader communication campaigns. 

Other duties or special projects assigned by the Adult Hospitals Strategic Advisor and U-M Health Communications Manager. 

Self-development/education

Professional values

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Experience in health care or related industry.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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