Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Two of Michigan Medicine's distinguished and growing research organizations are seeking a communications specialist whose effort will be shared between the units.

Under the supervision of the communications manager of the Mary H Weiser Food Allergy Center and Taubman Institute, the communications specialist will produce content, contribute to print publications, assist with digital communications, assist with the development of executive communications materials and presentations, and be part of both organizations' event planning teams.

This position will be part of the Communication Community of Practice and will act as primary liaison for The Mary H Weiser Food Allergy Center and Taubman Institute with the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication, following policies and guidelines set by the institution and coordinating communication efforts ensuring alignment with institutional strategies.

Mission Statement

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.

Responsibilities*

Writing

Image management

Graphic Design

Multimedia

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Work Schedule

This is a hybrid position with a set work schedule of 16-20 hours spent on the medical campus to allow regular interaction with faculty, research teams, and administrative staff.  The remaining hours of this full-time position may be worked remotely with availability for e-mail, phone and Zoom communication during standard business hours

Flexibility in work hours is required with some on-campus, off-site and evening hours for events, community engagement and meetings, as well as attending in-person staff meetings in Ann Arbor

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

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.

Application Deadline

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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