Department
 

SSD: Center for the Economics of Human Development - Staff and Temporary Employees

About the Department
 

The Center for the Economics of Human Development (CEHD) brings together top-tier researchers to conduct and disseminate rigorous interdisciplinary research that identifies and explores the conditions under which people develop the skills necessary to thrive in society and achieve their fullest potential. CEHD’s research is guided by Nobel Laureate Professor James J. Heckman and includes a comprehensive array of interrelated projects and initiatives which promote a thorough empirical understanding of human flourishing. Unifying this research is an evolving idea that capacities and skills acquired over the lifecycle, starting at conception, transform many aspects of the life course at all stages, ranging from employment and earning prospects to overall health.

Job Summary
 

The Digital Marketing and Science Communication Manager will provide essential social media development, administrative and technical support for all research projects produced at the Center for the Economics of Human Development. Specifically, they will disseminate CEDH research papers, develop social media strategy and posts, support CEHD workshops, web design, and transcribe, copy edit, and assemble memos, papers for publication, reports, presentations, and grant proposals. Attention to detail is paramount. This position directly supports the Research Director and Executive Director, and is supervised by the Executive Director and Technical Editing Director.

Responsibilities

Create, curate, and manage social media content including text, audio, visual and multimedia formats.

Develop, manage, and execute social media campaigns, website development, listservs, newsletters and events, social posts, and communications calendar.

Translate and disseminate CEHD research findings, innovations and scientific knowledge to various audiences across email and social media platforms, with the support of research staff.

Collaborate with design, research, web and administrative staff as related to projects, maintaining a consistent “voice” for the CEHD brand.

Lead social media personnel (interns, staff, student workers) to execute and maintain media strategies.

Provide comprehensive and responsive administrative and technical support for the Director and Executive Director, including ensuring the daily completion of work products and requests as well as project management with a particular focus on the Directors’ external, internal, and publication-related deadlines.

Code, edit, and prepare (in LaTeX) complex academic manuscripts and other technical documents in collaboration/consultation with the Directors, Technical Editing Director, and research team.

Prepare materials for Director’s speaking engagements and classroom presentations and exams (e.g., slides using Beamer and PowerPoint). 

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.

Accomplishes assigned duties through two or more of the following: written communications; visual/graphic media, which may include Web site development and maintenance; avenues of digital communications and social media. The incumbent is still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills.

Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

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

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Work Experience:

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

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

Professional experience in a related field.

Preferred Competencies

Ability to work productively despite a heavy workload, competing priorities, complex problems, and/or tight deadlines.

Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information with absolute discretion.

Ability to manage projects and complete work with a high level of accuracy, strict attention to detail, and minimal supervision.

Ability to communicate with courtesy, clarity, and diplomacy in a service-oriented role.

Excellent problem-solving skills where an issue is followed through to resolution.

Ability to understand research models and writing methodology.

Knowledge of and interest in cutting-edge research on inequality and human development.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Social Media: Data analytics, X, LinkedIn, MailChimp, WordPress, G suite.

Technical editing: LaTex, Endnote, Microsoft Office Suite.

Content management/design: WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign.

Application Documents

Resume (required)

Cover letter (required)

References (3) (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

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

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