The University of Chicago

Department

Provost Research Computing Center

About the Department

The University of Chicago Research Computing Center (RCC), a unit in the Office of Research, provides high-end research computing resources to researchers at the University of Chicago. It is dedicated to enabling research by providing access to centrally managed High-Performance Computing (HPC), storage, and visualization resources. These resources include hardware, software, high-level scientific and technical user support, and the education and training required to help researchers make full use of modern HPC technology and local and national supercomputing resources. The Office of Research oversees the conduct of sponsored research, research program development, and contract management functions.

Job Summary

The job plans, prepares and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the University's perspectives, programs, and accomplishments. Work is performed with a moderate level of guidance, and typically includes marketing, press relations, creative editorial and design services, and internal communications.

The Research Computing Center (RCC) seeks a highly motivated Communications & Outreach Specialist. The Communications & Outreach Specialist is responsible for increasing the visibility of the RCC through marketing the programs, services, and achievements of the RCC. The person in this role will also be responsible for planning, coordinating, scheduling, advertising, and logistics for all programs, events and outreach activities hosted by the RCC. In collaboration with RCC leadership, this position will organize and coordinate outreach efforts that further the mission of the RCC.

This position is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week onsite, including occasional evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Draft and/or coordinate communications and marketing materials.
• Write RCC’s annual report and other special or ad hoc reports or materials.
• Manage RCC’s social media presence.
• Plan, coordinate, schedule, and advertise RCC programs, events, education, and training activities.
• Plan RCC’s annual signature event, Mind Bytes. Partner with internal and external collaborators, speakers, and sponsors to fully execute all components of the event.
• Organize and coordinate outreach programs.
• Coordinate RCC’s participation in campus events.
• Compile and analyze events, training and outreach metrics.
• Manage and maintain RCC website.
• Proactively seek and suggest additional outreach and marketing opportunities.
• May serve as a backup to other administrative staff or support other center programs or services.
• Network with other communication and event specialists from other units on campus.
• Plans, develops, and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the organization’s programs, accomplishments, or point of view, with moderate levels of guidance and direction.
• Solves a range of straightforward problems, as work assignments are difficult and broad in nature, usually requiring originality and ingenuity.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or related field.

Experience:

• At least one year of event planning experience.
• Experience with developing event marketing collateral.
• Experience in an IT or academic environment.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong writer who can digest and translate complex subjects for a general audience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and work both independently with a high degree of initiative and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Manage and prioritize diverse job tasks, perform effectively in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism and product quality.
• Strategic and creative thinking, project management, and planning skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, creativity, flexibility, and attention to detail.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Application Documents

• Cover letter (required)
• Resume or CV (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Communications

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$65,875.00 - $82,250.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

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