Senior Communications Writer Job at University of Arkansas for Medical Science i

Closing Date: 01/02/2026

Job Title: Senior Communications Writer

Location: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), College of Medicine Administration (COM)

Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type: Regular

Sponsorship Available: No

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is an equal‑opportunity institution that values diversity, teamwork, and patient care. The Senior Communications Writer will support the College of Medicine (COM) and its Dean by producing high‑quality internal and external communications that advance the organization’s mission, vision, and strategies.

Job Summary

The Senior Communications Writer is responsible for high‑level communications for the UAMS College of Medicine and its Dean. This role routinely provides strategic direction on communications for the COM Dean and guidance for other COM leaders. The Writer researches, develops, writes, edits, and formats a wide range of internal and external communications materials, including executive communications such as speeches, remarks, presentations, talking points, announcements, letters and messages.

This position produces newsletters, electronic communications, web content and other materials on behalf of COM leadership in support of the college’s mission, employee engagement and organizational objectives. The Writer collaborates with COM leadership and other units on special events, serves as a liaison with other UAMS units (Communications & Marketing, Institutional Advancement), and provides assistance in writing, editing and fact‑checking materials produced by those units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or a related field.
• At least seven (7) years of experience writing and messaging in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Proven track record of producing outstanding written work from original writing or editing, often on tight timelines and collaborating with others.
• Ability to adapt written work to a variety of audiences and formats, and to write and edit work in a range of voices.
• Experience in health‑care, higher‑education, and/or public‑sector communications is preferred.
• Basic skills in graphic design and photography preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides communications guidance and support for the COM Dean.
• Researches, writes, edits, and formats executive communications such as speeches, remarks, presentations, talking points, email announcements, e‑newsletters, and correspondence.
• Assists the Dean in preparing for speaking engagements.
• Supports the Dean’s efforts to engage faculty, staff, and students.
• Develops, designs, and produces multiple newsletters, announcements, electronic communications, and website content on a weekly, monthly, ad‑hoc, or other basis.
• Ensures timely, accurate, and effective communications relating to current issues, employee engagement, leadership priorities, and college initiatives.
• Works with leaders, faculty, and administrative staff throughout the college to publicize and recognize honors and achievements.
• Contributes, posts, and updates content to the college’s central webpages in collaboration with the COM webmaster.
• Serves as a liaison with other UAMS units, including Communications & Marketing and Institutional Advancement, to assist in writing, editing, and fact‑checking news releases, brochures, reports, campaigns, and other materials produced by those units.
• Collaborates extensively on special projects and events such as the annual Dean’s Honor Day/Awards.
• Assists with communications relating to annual events such as White Coat Ceremony, Honors Convocation, and Match Day.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks (available for benefits‑eligible positions only)

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans (for qualifying staff and family)
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Additional Information

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply: Resume, Writing Sample.

Pre‑employment Screening Requirements: Criminal background check; may also include drug testing and education verification as required by law.

Physical Activity Requirements: Constant – Hearing; Frequent – Manipulate items with fingers (including keyboarding), repetitive motion, sitting; Occasional – Standing.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact: askrecruitment@uams.edu. For all recruiting questions, please direct them to the above email address.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS.

Please do not send application materials directly to the listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.