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. Please also include three recent writing samples (or links to them online).  

Job Summary

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is seeking a talented and energetic individual to help shape and communicate stories around our compelling research, education, people and culture to internal and external stakeholders. This position will report directly to the department of PM&R and be matrixed to the department of medical school communications.

This position will be part of the U-M Medical School Neuroscience Communication Community of Practice and will act as primary liaison with the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication following policies and guidelines set by the institution and coordinating communication efforts ensuring alignment with institutional strategies. 

We are looking for someone who is a skilled, creative, and versatile communicator and enjoys building relationships and sparking dialog with a broad and diverse set of collaborators. This role will have to manage multiple projects at a time within a fast-paced environment.  

Responsibilities*

The ideal candidate will have experience writing to translate scientific research for a lay audience and in developing and implementing communication and outreach strategies using a variety of methods.

50%: Provide communication support for the University of Michigan Center for Disability Health and Wellness (CDHW). Reporting to the U-M Center for Disability Health and Wellness Lead and working with the Director of the CDHW.

30%: Provide communication support with research stakeholders in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.  Assist in tracking communication priorities, developing strategies and being responsible for the day-to-day communication needs of the department related to our research initiatives.  

20% Provide communication support for leadership in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Work Locations

Burlington Building/Hybrid

Work Locations

Burlington Building, 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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