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Work in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment as a member of a multifaceted development communications team. The assistant director serves an important role in creating and maintaining high-quality, compelling web content for the Michigan Medicine Office of Development. Writes web articles about donors, gifts, and giving. Manages content and organizes communications assets for posting on development intranet, among other responsibilities. Has a strong sense for design. The goal is to build positive awareness and foster philanthropic support for research, patient care, and medical student education at Michigan Medicine.
Write and manage content to create robust and compelling development web pages Partner with development and Medical School colleagues to gather information, potentially through interviews or published material, for website content development Facilitate the collection of photography and video resources to post on web pages Create and help manage content for DevConnect/Office of University Development intranet Gather and organize fundraising resources to post on intranet As materials are updated, ensure they are posted on intranet Interview donors and faculty to create engaging web articles about donors and giving Provide writing, editing, and proofreading support on a variety of communications projects and offer backup to communications team members as needed Bring creative, critical, and analytical approaches to communications and web planning sessions with colleagues Assist with review of projects for Michigan Medicine brand standards and style guidelines Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or other relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience Two or more years of professional writing experience, preferably in website content development Excellent editing and proofreading skills Familiarity across Adobe Creative Suite Excellent organizational skills, with ability to handle multiple deadline-driven projects for varied platforms at once Interest in medical science and health-related topics Proficiency in Microsoft Office An active commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Commitment to the highest standards of customer service and professionalism Commitment to confidentiality regarding patient and donor records and information Familiarity with AP Style Familiarity with web writing principles and best practices Project management experience Interest in print and web design Interest in development and philanthropy Experience working in a health system environment and knowledge of medical terminology Experience in a fundraising organization Knowledge of the University of Michigan and/or the Michigan Medicine organizational structure, culture, operations, and procedures Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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