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LocationChicago, Illinois
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Department: MED-Physical Med & Rehab
Salary/Grade: EXS/5
Target hiring range for this position will be between $50,000-$60,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Executive Director of the NU Prosthetics-Orthotics Center (NUPOC), the Communications Coordinator is responsible for coordinating a wide variety of writing, editing, proofreading, formatting, and fact-checking assignments for NUPOC and the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. The successful candidate will prepare written materials for academic, education, research, outreach, and branding including content that will expand NUPOC's web presence and social media impact. Specifically, the individual will prepare content for publications, maintain websites and social media feeds, and execute NUPOC's overall communications strategy.
S/he will also be responsible for organizing and coordinating education and research events, and will provide technical support for departmental events that such as lectures, meetings, and conferences. This role will plan, coordinate and execute NUPOC events as well as provide information and/or tours of departmental resources, common facilities, and general information on NUPOC.
Specific Responsibilities:
Online communications support:
Develops web and print articles on NUPOC related topics based on academic publications, news, honors, awards, events, and research-related summaries and short articles.Frequently updates websites.
Prepare and lay out content for the NUPOC News biannual newsletter. Maintain stakeholders' email distribution list.
Enlists members of the NUPOC's community to provide source material and technical content for story and news ideas. Often adapts existing content to other digital media and print formats.
Incorporates social media and networking into NUPOC's online presence as appropriate. This includes developing and posting content for NUPOC's Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram accounts.
Follows Search Engine Optimization best practices.
* Collaborate with students regarding student led communication efforts and best practices in the dissemination of the student newsletter and social media efforts.
Assist faculty with maintaining and updating their online Faculty profiles on the NU FSM Website.
Serve as NUPOC's liaison to the communications teams of the Office for Research and Feinberg School Medicine.
Event coordination and program promotion:
Organizes and coordinates one-off or ongoing meetings, workshops, symposia, seminars, and other special events.
* Serves as a liaison between NUPOC and providers of resources needed for execution of the meetings, symposia, seminars, and special events.
Schedules appropriate venues and anticipates technology needs, and acquires any special materials required.Ensures that the logistics and details are planned well in advance for flawless execution.
Manages logistical arrangements for all NUPOC networking activities, special events, and outreach programs.
Attends events as to ensure their smooth functioning and recruits other staff members to support large events. Events may include attending conferences and managing the NUPOC table to connect with alumni and stakeholders within the profession.
Creates announcements, flyers, banners, and video monitor postings. Regularly updates PlanIt Purple, the university's events calendar. Drafts and posts event-related website announcements and social media content.
Guest management of guest speakers and visitors, including design of visitor agendas and serving as a point of contact for visitors.
Provide information and tours of NUPOC resources to prospective students and guests.
Photos and media:
Takes digital photos or coordinates professional photography sessions as required. Conducts image searches on- and offline. Obtains copyright and audiovisual release forms as needed. Assists NUPOC Media Coordinator as necessary.
Helps to augment and maintain NUPOC's photo database by ensuring proper storage and quick retrieval of digital images and other media files.
Information Coordination:
Organizes communications information and maintains accurate, up-to-date, and well-organized shared folders and files containing work product.
Conducts information searches and works with the team to develop proposals for new projects.
Serves as point person for the communications team,... For full info follow application link.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
