Associate Director Content Development - VC for Health Affairs

University of Illinois Chicago • Chicago, IL

87d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director Content Development - VC for Health Affairs position is at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), a major urban public research university. UIC is one of the largest employers in Chicago and serves a diverse student body. This role is within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and involves managing and supporting projects across multiple units, including the UI College of Medicine, UI Hospital and Clinics, Mile Square Health Center, and the UI Cancer Center. The successful candidate will be an experienced storyteller adept at translating technical concepts into clear, compelling language, with strong writing and project management skills, an understanding of advancement/fundraising, and a commitment to UI Health's mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, radio/television broadcasting, web/digital media, or a related field.
• One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in public relations, journalism, social media communications, newspaper reporting, radio/television broadcasting with emphasis on production, or web/digital media.
• Demonstrated experience creating compelling content for professional publications.
• Advanced skills using desktop publishing tools such as Adobe InDesign.

Nice To Haves

• Strong command of visual communication principles.
• At least three years of relevant work experience – including at least two years in a development/fundraising environment.
• Exceptional writing skills and very strong command of the English language.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• High competency using MS Office Suite.
• Excellent business and conversational writing skills, with ability to adapt style and voice to different audiences, channels, and contexts.
• Experience writing donor-centric communications and with compelling story telling.
• Excellent editing skills.
• Ability to understand and adhere to house style and brand guidelines.
• Research skills and strong data literacy.
• Experience producing technical or clinical content for general audiences.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of professionals and other stakeholders in writing, on the phone, via videoconference, and in person.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• AI competency, including ethically-minded experience using both content generative and predictive analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Produce compelling Health Advancement communications content, focusing on impact reports for donors, newsletters, web copy, campaign materials, marketing materials, sales sheets, stewardship materials, and personalized correspondence.
• Write copy for projects suitable for an in-house Advancement writer.
• Manage content production from conception to publication, including developing project briefs and timelines, making assignments, tracking progress, issuing reminders, troubleshooting, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products.
• Arrange and organize small group meetings for brainstorming and ideation.
• Keep team members informed of progress and alert stakeholders to potential issues.
• Conduct research and compile source material for writers.
• Collaborate with the Director, Donor Acquisition and Engagement and other team members to gather raw material for storytelling.
• Edit, fact-check, and proofread content for accuracy and errors.
• Ensure materials are on brand, adhere to style guidelines, and reflect approved messaging.
• Manage relationships with vendors and freelance writers, acting as a liaison.
• Maintain a deep understanding of each unit’s work to ensure content accuracy.
• Build branded plug-and-play templates for donor communications.
• Maintain the digital repository of materials and assist team members in accessing collateral.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level