Job Description

Job Summary

The Manager, U-M Health Communications, will lead the communication strategy for U-M Health, closely working with U-M Health's executive team to create and execute strategic communication plans to further the goals of the organization. The Manager will supervise communicators across U-M Health, specifically in the adult hospitals, women and children's hospitals, ambulatory care segments, Quality, Office of Patient Experience and Nursing. These managerial responsibilities will be additive to select individual projects supporting the health system. In this role, the Manager will be meeting with internal stakeholders on key initiatives and working with team members to provide an integrated and strategic approach to communication across all units based on health system priorities. The position will report to the Sr. Director, Internal & Executive Communication in Department of Communication (DOC), and work collaboratively with other communicators on the internal team. 

Mission Statement

The mission of Michigan Medicine is to improve 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. With annual revenues of approximately $3 billion, Michigan Medicine ranks as one of the top academic health centers in the country, and is committed to providing exceptional patient care, facilitating groundbreaking research, and developing the next generation of physicians and scientists. 

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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.

Additional Information

Self-development/education

Professional values

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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