Website and Communications Specialist - Chicago, United States - The University of Chicago

The University of Chicago

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Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Department

BSD BMB - Perozo Lab

About the Department

Job Summary

The Website and Communications will maintain the communications footprint of the Center for Mechanical Excitability at The University of Chicago; this includes our web presence (Website and social media), content management, and outreach.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with CME leadership to compose and edit official documentation to develop and manage administrative governances and policies.
Manage all the CME Social Media channels and develop mechanobiology community outreach and engagement strategies.
Create and distribute promotional materials and content for CME events and outreach.
Coordinate and collaborate with BMB, Neurobiology and the Neuroscience institute for joint academic activities.
Serve as liaison with the Office of Academic Affairs to manage center memberships.
Streamline organization processes for CMEsponsored conferences and meeting room scheduling and maintenance.
Engage with the BSD and broader University of Chicago's Creative and Communications teams to develop new projects and streamline communications between the Institute's units and the University. Includes but is not limited to, creating logo, website, sign creation, and development of crosscommunication promotional materials; managing and soliciting research updates and publications from Institute faculty, students, and postdocs, and working with the BSD and University news & communication groups to develop articles for distribution across the community.
Develop and maintain Wikipedia pages for the center and members.
Plans, develops and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the organization's programs, accomplishments, or point of view, with moderate levels of guidance and direction.
Accomplishes assigned duties through two or more of the following: written communications; visual/graphic media, which may include Web site development and maintenance; speeches and personal contact. The incumbent is still acquiring higherlevel knowledge and skills.
Solves a range of straightforward problems, as work assignments are difficult and broad in nature, usually requiring originality and ingenuity.
Continues to build higher level knowledge of the University, processes and customers.
Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:
Working Conditions
Office environment with frequent interactions with lab personnel.
Weekend/Evening hours as needed.

Application Documents- Resume (required)- Cover Letter (required)

Job Family

Communications

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

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