Senior Development Communications Lead | Hybrid

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago is seeking a skilled writer to create a variety of communications for medicine and biological sciences development. The role involves researching, composing, and editing high-level materials with complex subject matter for donors and stakeholders.

Under moderate guidance, you will manage timelines and coordinate with cross-functional teams to produce proposals, reports, and publications. A bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, or communications is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• 2–5 years of work experience in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Writes fundraising materials for diverse audiences including donors and foundations.
• Researches, composes, and edits high-level communications and reports.
• Manages timelines and coordinates with MBSD teams on design and content.
• Assists with planning and execution of communications strategies.
• Monitors deliverables such as letters, briefings, reports, and proposals.
• Supports internal meetings and donor visits to advance prospect strategy.
• Verifies content accuracy and adheres to established guidelines.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing and proofreading

Project coordination

Research and fact checking

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, communications or a relevant field

Job description

University of Chicago is seeking a skilled writer to create a variety of communications for medicine and biological sciences development. The role involves researching, composing, and editing high-level materials with complex subject matter for donors and stakeholders.

Under moderate guidance, you will manage timelines and coordinate with cross-functional teams to produce proposals, reports, and publications. A bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, or communications is preferred.