Research Communications Specialist Sr

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

680 Lake Shore Drive

Job Description

   

The Research Communication Specialist Sr. plays a key role in developing and executing communication strategies for grant programs within the TechQuity Health Lab. This position focuses on engaging grant program communities and collaborators through multiple platforms, including social media, internal and external websites, newsletters, and community calendars. By leveraging these channels, the Specialist enhances visibility and understanding of each grant program's contributions to research in clinical care, health information systems, medical device development and regulation, and global health.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage social media channels and maintain the publications, presentations, and media database and operationalize its content as part of our communication strategy in addition to incorporating entries into the social media schedule

• Identify and create opportunities to promote, elevate, and celebrate portfolio companies, consortium organizations, and advisory boards

• Coordinate marketing and promotion activities with the marketing and communications team at consortium sites and portfolio companies as appropriate

• Maintain external website and internal Google site for Portfolio members and prepare/post press releases

• Curate content and manage distribution list for timely dissemination of newsletters

• Scan for content that is relevant for portfolio members to include on community calendar

• Develop quantitative and narrative reports related to the core responsibilities listed above

• Develop Key Performance Metrics for Communications in Airtable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree

• A minimum of 1 – 5 years writing and communications experience required, preferably in healthcare or the non-profit sector.

• Demonstrated ability to understand, narrate and contextualize complex information in a compelling and accurate manner.

• Strong understanding of healthcare, medicine and biomedical science is preferred.

• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects under demanding

• deadlines.

• Experience using social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) to create engaging communications materials.

• Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to work with staff at all levels

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Pay Range

$70,720.00-$115,627.20 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness,