Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Works with faculty on grant applications, providing scientific editing to help faculty and their research groups pursue research grant funding, write grant reports, and publish manuscripts. Manages the communication efforts (including social media platforms and digital signage) of the Department of Physics to promote research and teaching efforts. Updates department web pages and publications. This position is time-limited for up to two years.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

This position is time-limited for up to two years.

• Works with faculty on grant applications, providing scientific and conceptual editing to help faculty and their research groups pursue research grant funding and publish manuscripts to improve clarity of writing and highlight the significance of the research. Furthermore, help with the mechanics of manuscript and proposal submissions.
• Manages the communication efforts of the Physics Department; develops, implements and manages a communication strategy targeting prospective undergraduate and graduate students, as well as students and the general public; develops relationships with department members to identify stories; writes, edits and disseminates features stores; attends monthly science communication meetings to pitch story ideas to Arts & Sciences Communications teams; designs, creates, and implements the execution of various departmental newsletters; maintains social media channels and digital spaces of the department.
• Supports the Department by preparing drafts and editing of materials that are needed for Faculty Tenure/Promotion, Faculty searches/recruitment. Keeps faculty handbook updated. Works closely with Chair/Business Manager on researching and implementing new initiatives.
• Create and Implement writing workshops for Physics faculty and students in summer months.
• Creates and implements communication design and strategy for internal Physics communications
• Assist with staffing for Physics events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Production Management, Journalism, Writing, Public Relations, And Other Major Project Management (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

Journalism Or Technical Writing (5 Years)

Skills:

Accessibility (Inactive), Active Listening, Adaptability, Business Journalism, Content Creation, Creating Infographics, Creative Approaches, Design Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Editing Process, Fast-Paced Environments, Informed Decision Making, Innovating Ideas, Interpersonal Communication, Interview Techniques, Journalism, Oral Communications, Personal Development, Sound Judgment, Style Guide Creation, Task Management, Technical Writing, University Education, Written Communication

Grade

G11

Salary Range

$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the departmen