Internal Communications Manager

University of California, San Francisco · San Francisco

Job Summary:

UCSF Health is looking for an Internal Communications Manager to help shape how the organization informs, engages, and aligns its 20,000-person workforce. You’ll join a team of sharp, mission-driven communicators who are trusted partners to leaders across the health system. We bring clarity to big priorities, elevate the stories that matter, and give employees the information they need to understand where the organization is headed. It’s fast-moving, collaborative work with real impact on how people show up every day.

In this individual contributor role, you’ll support leaders across system functions and major business units—helping them translate complex initiatives into clear, timely, and meaningful communication for employees. You’ll also contribute to the coordinated internal communications program for UCSF Health, partnering closely with colleagues to maintain consistency, share insights, and support both day-to-day operations and systemwide priorities.

This is a hands-on role for an experienced communicator who is comfortable operating independently, collaborating across functions, and supporting leaders. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, balances enterprise perspective with focused leadership support, and brings sound judgment to a wide range of topics and situations. This position requires the ability to be onsite in San Francisco at least three days a week.

Department Overview:

The UCSF Health Department of Marketing and Communications is focused on driving transformational change, sharing life-changing experiences, and fostering connections that save lives and shape the future of healthcare. This powerhouse marketing and communications team fosters sustainable growth for the organization by clearly and consistently communicating why UCSF is the best place to work and come for care. The team leads innovative, integrated, and measurable multi-channel marketing and communications initiatives to support UCSF Health’s vision and strategic priorities creating a positive impact on its diverse internal and external constituencies. We are the translators, storytellers, and advocates, dedicated to showcasing the brilliance, compassion, and unwavering commitment that defines UCSF Health and demonstrates a positive impact on the patients, families, and communities we serve.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

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