Communications Coordinator - 083412

Description The University of Chicago was awarded a Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) by the National Institutes of Health, National Center for Research Resources to provide resources to basic, clinical and translational scientists through new professional interactions, program and research projects and through the elimination of barriers within research. The goals of the program are to train scientists and health care providers at the University of Chicago and in our community. The Institute for Translational Medicine (ITM) is the administrative unit for our CTSA program. It operates across divisional, departmental, and professional school lines to generate new research methods, technologies, and molecular target discovery.

The Communications Coordinator is a member of the management team in the University of Chicago Institute for Translational Medicine (ITM). The Coordinator's primary responsibilities are to strategically develop and manage all of the internal and external communications vehicles. This includes, in particular, the content of the internal and external ITM websites. The Communications Coordinator also serves as an editorial "voice" of the ITM and its Directors in conveying the ITM mission and strategic goals through other new and developing electronic media as well as other communications mechanisms such as video, brochures, speeches, pamphlets, community email newsletter, press releases, position papers, letters and other written material.

The University of Chicago is one of the world's leading research universities, and is highly regarded as one of the top educational universities in the country. It is known for its internationally renowned researchers, scholars, and intellectual pioneers. The University has produced more than 80 Nobel Laureates in such areas as Economics, Medicine and Physics. These great pioneers have been students, faculty, and researchers at the University.

The University of Chicago is conveniently located on a beautiful park like campus near Lake Michigan. The world renowned University of Chicago employs people with a wide range of skills and training in many different disciplines. The University of Chicago is continually looking for the finest employees

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required;
• Master's degree in journalism, communication or similar field preferred;
• four years of professional communications experience required;
• experience in a health care environment and community outreach strongly preferred;
• previous journalism experience preferred;
• experience in coordinating the production of printed materials preferred;
• familiarity with layout and design principles required;
• expertise with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and desktop publishing software, such as Adobe InDesign or Microsoft Publisher required;
• ability to think creatively and critically in problem-solving and project implementation, and be able to work independently, manage workflow, set priorities and meet deadlines required;
• excellent writing and editing skills, including mastery of styles and applicable software for writing for the electronic and print media and the ability to develop both news and marketing/promotional copy required;
• interview skills, and content research skills required;
• advanced knowledge of, experience with, or a willingness to explore and learn current and developing web-based communications technologies (blogging, podcasting, RSS, online communities, social networking, distance/global learning, content/contact management, etc.) required;
• computer skills to design, modify, and website maintenance preferred;
• hands-on, proven experience working with web technologies such as: blogging, podcasting, RSS, online communities, social networking, content/contact management preferred.
• A resume and writing sample are required to be considered for this position.