Job Summary:
This position will serve as the communications specialist for a multi-site consortium focused on biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease and Related Disorders (ADRD). The 37 Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers (ADRCs), which are spread across the US and are all centers of excellence in their own research, are now coming together as a consortium to focus on a set of joint objectives that, if successfully achieved, will propel the entire field. The consortium will use advanced brain imaging and fluid biomarkers to identify the multiple causes and their associated temporal characteristics that lead to eventual dementia.
The consortium, headquartered here at UW-Madison, is funded by NIH and will bring resources at an unprecedented scale to the network of ADRCs. The incumbent will support the administrative team in communicating with the 37 external sites. Job duties include: coordinating with programmers to maintain the study website, developing recruitment and retention materials, promotion of the study using digital marketing tools, creating a communication plan to disseminate study updates, and works with CLARiTI Administrative team to ensure grant objectives are met.
SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
Responsibilities: Develops and drafts communication content and assists in the execution of the communications strategy in support of unit communication goals.
- 5% Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives
- 25% Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects
- 10% Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources
- 40% Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
- 20% 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.
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Education:
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree
Qualifications:
Two or more years’ experience in a healthcare or human subject clinical research setting is preferred. Experience with graphic design and/or the development of recruitment materials is preferred.
Strong attention to detail, organizational and interpersonal skills are essential. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong verbal and written English language skills.
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 $52,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for this position is $52,000; however, we anticipate the hiring range to be $52,000-65,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (http://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/)
Additional Information:
The successful 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:
At UW School of Medicine and Public Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.
The Department of Medicine and the University of Wisconsin-Madison are committed to fostering diversity.
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 as it relates to this role. 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:
Erin Chin
echin@medicine.wisc.edu
608-265-3063
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Communications Specialist(CM004)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
286923-AS