Job Summary:

The UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR, https://ictr.wisc.edu/) helps researchers move their research findings from experimental settings into real world use in clinics and communities (`translating' research into practice).We do this by supporting the career development of researchers through training and educational programs, and by providing a range of services that assist researchers with the development and delivery of their research projects (such as help with study design and data analysis, and guidance on partnering with communities to recruit diverse study participants).

The Communications Specialist will work with programs across ICTR to effectively identify, engage, and support investigators who can benefit from our services, as well as communicate the activities, outcomes, and impacts of our programs. This is an exciting opportunity to further raise the visibility and accessibility of our programs across campus and nationally.

Key initiatives and activities for this role:

Contribute substantially to the redesign of the ICTR website (including participating in a cross-ICTR workgroup, collaborating on content reorganization, writing content, populating pages, managing files and graphics, etc.).
Collaborate with the Communications Manager on strategic communications planning, implementation, and reporting.
Manage a portfolio of communication activities to support grant deliverables, serving as a communications partner for multiple ICTR programs.
Produce a range of communication products (primarily digital/online) aimed at external audiences to support our communications plan, such as feature articles, email campaigns, newsletter content, and social media posts.
Produce a range of communication products aimed at internal audiences, such as materials to onboard new staff about the services ICTR provides, presentations for use in cross-ICTR meetings, and guidance documents for accessing data and information.

We're looking for a curious, creative, and motivated communication professional who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment. This position will join the ICTR Central Administration Team, reporting to the Administrative Director and working closely with the Communications Manager.

ICTR Mission: We discover, translate & disseminate interventions to improve health & health care.

ICTR Core Values: Inclusivity, Leadership, Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Communication

Responsibilities: Develops and drafts communication content and assists in the execution of the communications strategy in support of unit communication goals.

10% Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives
20% Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects
10% Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources
50% Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
10% Provides project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in a communications role.
Experience creating and maintaining website content, including working directly in a content management system, such as WordPress or Drupal.
Experience with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp, Constant Contact or similar tools to create and send e-newsletters and manage contacts.
Experience producing written communication products in a range of formats (such as feature stories, newsletters, case studies, social media, reports, etc.).

Preferred Skills, Experience, Qualifications:

Graphic design or video production experience.
Experience selecting and working with digital images to enhance stories, web pages and other communications products.
Communications experience related to research, public health, health care, or collegiate programming.
Experience accessing and leveraging data to inform communications planning, such as website analytics, social media engagement, and email campaign metrics.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Strong interest in research and science writing.
Exceptional writing skills with the ability to communicate clearly, creatively, and persuasively in both short and long formats.
Strong customer service orientation.
Ability to track and meet deadlines while working on multiple projects for different internal clients.
Demonstrated critical thinking and analysis skills, with the ability to effectively organize and present complex information.
Demonstrated team-oriented work style that involves actively seeking input, welcoming collaboration, and giving and receiving feedback/edits to written products.
Ability and commitment to work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)

Depending On Qualifications

The expected salary range for this position is $50,000 up to $75,000 for highly experienced candidates. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0

Additional Information:

The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact:

Kim Mcfarlane

kmmcfarlane@wisc.edu

608-263-1130

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Communications Specialist(CM004)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ICTR/ICTR-ADM

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

292813-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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