Senior Development Communications Specialist

Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Biological Sciences Development team at the University of Chicago seeks a skilled writer to craft fundraising materials, publications and reports for diverse audiences, including prospective donors and foundations. The role emphasizes research, composition, and editing with some project management support.

Under supervision, you will produce high-impact content, ensure accuracy, and coordinate with Communications and other teams to meet timelines on complex scientific topics.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Experience writing for diverse audiences and formats.
• Ability to research, verify, and edit high-level materials.

Responsibilities

• Writes fundraising materials for donors, foundations, and volunteers.
• Manages timelines, fact checking, and delivery of letters and reports.
• Coordinates with Communications, design, and other teams on materials.
• Projects-manages team activities to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Prepares proposals, stewardship reports, and presentations for donor meetings.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken comms

Editing and proofreading

Project management

Research skills

Synthesize complex info

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/English/communications

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

The Biological Sciences Development team at the University of Chicago seeks a skilled writer to craft fundraising materials, publications and reports for diverse audiences, including prospective donors and foundations. The role emphasizes research, composition, and editing with some project management support.

Under supervision, you will produce high-impact content, ensure accuracy, and coordinate with Communications and other teams to meet timelines on complex scientific topics.