Senior Development Communications Specialist

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

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a skilled writer to develop a broad range of communications for donors and internal audiences, researching, composing, and editing high-level materials with complex subject matter. The role collaborates with MBSD and other departments to craft persuasive messages and maintain project timelines.

Hybrid schedule, 3 days in-office and 2 days remote, requires a bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, or related field and 2–5 years of experience in a university

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in journalism, English, communications or a relevant field.
• 2–5 years of related work experience.
• Experience in a university setting or a similarly complex institution.
• Background in writing for a scientific field or a complex subject matter.

Responsibilities

• Writes a broad spectrum of fundraising materials for prospective donors, family foundations, corporations, or volunteers.
• Manages timelines and deliverables for letters, briefs, reports, presentations, and proposals.
• Coordinates with MBSD Communications, graphic design, and other teams.
• Researches, writes, edits high-level communications and publications with specialized subject matter.
• Assists with editing technical/scientific materials for manuals or journals as needed.
• Prepares PowerPoint presentations and stewardship materials and supports donor strategy meetings.

Skills

Analytical writing

Clear communication

Editing

Project management

Audience targeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications or related field

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a skilled writer to develop a broad range of communications for donors and internal audiences, researching, composing, and editing high-level materials with complex subject matter. The role collaborates with MBSD and other departments to craft persuasive messages and maintain project timelines.

Hybrid schedule, 3 days in-office and 2 days remote, requires a bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, or related field and 2–5 years of experience in a university