**29294BR** **Job Title:** Communications Specialist **Department:** Bureau of Child Research **Primary Campus:** University of Kansas Lawrence Campus **Job Description:** **40% - Multimedia Communications** + Work with senior KUCD leadership to identify and lead opportunities to create multimedia content for KUCD websites and social media, including story development for videos (animated or live action), in collaboration with other members of the Information Dissemination Team. + Assist with management of social media channels, including maintaining a calendar for upcoming posts, developing accessible graphics and content, and planning social media campaigns aligned with Center priorities. + Track and utilize social media activity to learn about our audiences and apply insights to future efforts. + Ensure all dissemination materials meet established accessibility standards and generate new suggestions to deliver content in innovative ways. + Assist in developing a future podcast and blog for KUCD and contribute written elements for this work. **40% - Reporting, Copywriting, and Editing** + Assist in creating summary reports and other information dissemination products for research projects (e.g., editing, verifying accurate references, creating graphics or charts using project data). This includes contributing to annual reporting required by our Core funding agency, as well as annual project update reports for research studies. + Write and edit materials that may be delivered online or in print such as research recruitment materials, infographics, training support materials, video scripts, newsletters, and promotional materials for the Center (e.g., brochures or other handout items). + Draft emails for senior leadership to communicate internally with Center staff about events, activities, and status updates. + Provide support for the Information Dissemination Team as needed (e.g., organize and schedule meetings, enter data for infographics or chart creation) in support of reporting, copywriting, and editing tasks. **20% - Grant Application Support, Administrative and Event Support, and Development Assistance** + Provide editing and document preparation support for grant applications, journal manuscripts, and book chapters. + Assist Associate Director for Information Dissemination with administrative responsibilities across communication projects and workflow management. + Assist at KUCD events such as the annual Open House, annual meetings, staff retreats, video screenings, community trainings, and public talks. + Assist in the creation of materials to engage current and potential donors. + Co-lead the Plain Language team at KUCD. **Req ID** **(Ex: 10567BR)** **:** 29294BR **Disclaimer:** The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. **Work Schedule:** 40 hours/week **FLSA Status:** Nonexempt **Conditions of Employment:** Contingent on Funding **Contact Information to Applicants:** Lisa Hildebrandt Associate Director, KU Center on Disabilities (KUCD) lisa.hildebrandt@ku.edu **Required Qualifications:** 1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., communications, journalism, English, fine arts, or related degree) 2. One year of relevant communications work experience 3. High degree of computer literacy, as evidenced by three years of experience working with Microsoft Office Suite 4. Excellent writing skills demonstrated by prior work, as evidenced in application materials. **Employee Class:** U-Unclassified Professional Staff **Advertised Salary Range:** 44,000-50,000, commensurate with education and experience. **FTE:** 1.0 **Preferred Qualifications:** 1. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Express, and/or Illustrator) as demonstrated by application materials. 2. Six months of experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. 3. Six months of experience producing multimedia content, such as building or maintaining websites, developing video projects, or creating photography or audio using a camera, phone, or other devices. 4. Six months of experience working on grant-funded research projects. 5. Familiarity with Associated Press style. as demonstrated by application materials. 6. One year of experience creating materials targeting the disability community. **Position Overview:** The KU Center on Disabilities (KUCD) seeks a Communications Specialist to work with Center investigators, research faculty, and staff to create engaging content about our research, training/education, and community engagement activities. The Communications Specialist will develop a variety of creative materials (e.g., social media posts, website copy, videos, brochures, annual reports, recruitment materials) for digital contexts including social media channels and websites, as well as in printed formats (e.g., brochures, annual reports, recruitment materials). The Communications Specialist will be an important member of the Information Dissemination Team at KUCD and will be expected to assist in developing social media strategies and creating and monitoring timelines for information dissemination products across research projects. This role will also require editing and document preparation support for grant applications and other writing projects (e.g., book chapters or manuscript development). The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills, an ability to synthesize complex information into plain language content, experience collaborating on a team, a commitment to meeting deadlines with high-quality work, strong problem-solving skills, and a desire to innovate in communications and dissemination work. **Reg/Temp:** Regular **Application Review Begins:** 18-Nov-2024 **Anticipated Start Date:** 06-Jan-2025 **Additional Candidate Instruction:** In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position: 1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met. 2. Resume or curriculum vitae. 3. Contact information for three professional references. 4. 2-3 samples of written materials (e.g., academic publications, web copy, social media post sample, articles, newsletters, or other written materials) you have created. Incomplete applications will not be considered. **Application review begins Monday, November 18th, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure consideration, please apply by Sunday, November 17th, 2024.** **Job Family:** Public Affairs-KUL **Work Location Assignment:** On-Site