Post Doc Res Assoc
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Finance
Posted on March 29, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
02/21/2024
Requisition Number
PRN37757B
Job Title
Post Doc Res Assoc
Working Title
Communications Assistant, Lead Writer
Job Grade
A00
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
01691 - Sorenson Impact Institute
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$45,000- $65,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
Postdoc with a primary duty consisting of lead writer and copy editor. The position will play a crucial role in the development of written materials produced by the Institute, including project and client work as well as white papers, research papers, and other communications aimed at advancing our mission. They will work closely with the Marketing, Communications and Storytelling teams and collaboratively with multiple departments, project teams, and others associated with the Institute to create and refine written content. They should bring a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and close attention to detail to ensure our messaging is accurate, engaging, and impactful.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with all departments and project teams to research, outline, write, and edit written materials for project deliverables, client presentations, and marketing.
- Coordinate with staff to develop research papers, white papers, thought leadership pieces, etc.
- Contribute to content ideation and conduct applicable research to inform writing projects.
- Facilitate collaboration between Marketing/Communications and other departments to integrate written materials into the content/publishing schedule.
- Copy editing written materials from across the Institute.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
- Strong organizational skills.
- Background or familiarity with social impact and impact investing.
- Experience working with a large and diverse team.
- Experience collaborating across a university campus.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Postdoc – Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
- Doctorate degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or other relevant field.
- 2 + or more years experience in technical, business,and/or creative writing and copy-editing.
- Strong ability to communicate complex ideas or information in accessible and compelling ways.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Experience with Google Suite – Experience with academic writing, including research papers and white papers.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
ABOUT US: At the Sorenson Impact Institute, we envision a thriving world where all people are valued, communities prosper, and the measured impact of actions guides decision making. Housed at the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business, we advance global impact through innovation in impact investing and finance, public policy and spending, and corporate and social sector behavior. We utilize world-class data science and impact storytelling as key tools in this global effort. As part of its mission to train future impact leaders, the Institute integrates academic programming and experiential learning into each of its practice areas including in the operations of our own impact investing practice and fund, and in the management of an outside fund. In addition, the Institute hosts one of the largest and most recognized convenings and collaboration opportunities in the impact space, the annual Sorenson Impact Summit.
Who We Are:
- Our vision: We envision a thriving world where all people are valued, communities prosper, and the measured impact of our actions guides our decision making.
- Our mission: We change the world by helping others integrate measurable impact into decision making and by training future social impact leaders.
- Our strategy:
- We help integrate data-driven impact into decisions of (1) capital allocation, (2) public policy & spending, and (3) corporate & social sector behavior.
- We catalyze impact by innovating, collaborating, educating, advocating, demonstrating, and inspiring change.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
02/21/2024
Requisition Number
PRN37757B
Job Title
Post Doc Res Assoc
Working Title
Communications Assistant, Lead Writer
Job Grade
A00
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
01691 - Sorenson Impact Institute
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$45,000- $65,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
Postdoc with a primary duty consisting of lead writer and copy editor. The position will play a crucial role in the development of written materials produced by the Institute, including project and client work as well as white papers, research papers, and other communications aimed at advancing our mission. They will work closely with the Marketing, Communications and Storytelling teams and collaboratively with multiple departments, project teams, and others associated with the Institute to create and refine written content. They should bring a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and close attention to detail to ensure our messaging is accurate, engaging, and impactful.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with all departments and project teams to research, outline, write, and edit written materials for project deliverables, client presentations, and marketing.
- Coordinate with staff to develop research papers, white papers, thought leadership pieces, etc.
- Contribute to content ideation and conduct applicable research to inform writing projects.
- Facilitate collaboration between Marketing/Communications and other departments to integrate written materials into the content/publishing schedule.
- Copy editing written materials from across the Institute.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
- Strong organizational skills.
- Background or familiarity with social impact and impact investing.
- Experience working with a large and diverse team.
- Experience collaborating across a university campus.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Postdoc – Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
- Doctorate degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or other relevant field.
- 2 + or more years experience in technical, business,and/or creative writing and copy-editing.
- Strong ability to communicate complex ideas or information in accessible and compelling ways.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Experience with Google Suite – Experience with academic writing, including research papers and white papers.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
ABOUT US: At the Sorenson Impact Institute, we envision a thriving world where all people are valued, communities prosper, and the measured impact of actions guides decision making. Housed at the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business, we advance global impact through innovation in impact investing and finance, public policy and spending, and corporate and social sector behavior. We utilize world-class data science and impact storytelling as key tools in this global effort. As part of its mission to train future impact leaders, the Institute integrates academic programming and experiential learning into each of its practice areas including in the operations of our own impact investing practice and fund, and in the management of an outside fund. In addition, the Institute hosts one of the largest and most recognized convenings and collaboration opportunities in the impact space, the annual Sorenson Impact Summit.
Who We Are:
- Our vision: We envision a thriving world where all people are valued, communities prosper, and the measured impact of our actions guides our decision making.
- Our mission: We change the world by helping others integrate measurable impact into decision making and by training future social impact leaders.
- Our strategy:
- We help integrate data-driven impact into decisions of (1) capital allocation, (2) public policy & spending, and (3) corporate & social sector behavior.
- We catalyze impact by innovating, collaborating, educating, advocating, demonstrating, and inspiring change.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you meet the minimum qualifications of the position as specified in the job posting?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
