Reporting to the Director of Communications Health Sciences Advancement (DOC-HSA), the Health Sciences Advancement Senior Writer is responsible for independently researching and writing, as well as tracking and reporting, on a variety of development strategies that serve the DOC-HSA and Health Sciences Advancement. Working in collaboration with Advancement Operations and Campaign staff, deans, administration, staff and faculty, the Senior Writer's main responsibilities include strategy summaries, case statements, white papers, PowerPoint presentations and personalized proposals for principal and major gift level prospects in support of the university's fundraising goals. The incumbent will write or edit a variety of comprehensive and difficult material for stylistic consistency, logic, organization, rational development of content, and emphasis. Will research, select sources for and conducts interviews, and ensure accuracy of written pieces. Recommend content and layout, edits, and coordinates production of a variety of printed and online material, or conversion of printed pieces to online formats and archives. These projects will range from highly technical scientific projects to marketing pieces for use with a variety of audiences to highly personalized communications. Write impact reports to serve Health Sciences Advancement and the university's principal donors. The Senior Writer will research, analyze, compile and evaluate data, and produce reports to support principal donor and prospect management activities for effectiveness, reporting results to the DOC-HSA. Will develop internal procedures to streamline writing requests, content management reviews, and approvals, and provide training to development professionals and assistants on these procedures, and how to retrieve data and draft written fundraising materials such as briefings, proposals, impact reports, etc.

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• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

• Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of writing, grammar, syntax, style, and punctuation. Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of syntax to write clear, concise and compelling fundraising collateral material.

• Thorough knowledge of appropriate editorial style and publication guidelines. Demonstrated ability to write in a variety of styles for audiences including individuals, foundations, and corporations, and a demonstrated knowledge of the philanthropic goals and preferences of such organizations.

• Thorough skills to write clear, lively, engaging and compelling copy in a variety of styles appropriate to target audiences and / or the broader public, while ensuring adherence to the location's message.

• Thorough knowledge of the location, including its mission, goals, achievements, infrastructure, programs, and policies.

• Thorough knowledge of issues in higher education, a specialized academic discipline or field and / or health sciences.

• Thorough research and fact verification skills. Demonstrated ability to research material related to and write on a wide variety of health related subjects that mayinclude cardiovascular, cancer, ophthalmology, medical research, healthcare, community outreach, education and other health related issues.

• Knowledge of computer applications for publishing, image handling, and / or web production. Demonstrated ability and knowledge of writing for multimedia presentations and content for web.

• Thorough interpersonal communications skills, including active listening and effective collaboration skills. Demonstrated ability to interview and work with a diverse group of individuals who would provide the basis for materials to be developed.

• Thorough analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Thorough attention to detail, project management and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to successfully carry out and track multiple projects and meet deadlines.Ability to initiate and complete tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a time-constrained environment.

• Skill to maintain confidentiality.

• Demonstrated understanding of philosophy of quality service and group process, with proven aptitude for working as part of a team. Proven ability to encourage and develop a collaborative and positive environment; Foster the Principles of Community.

• Demonstrated high degree of integrity, dependability, use of sound judgment with a strong work ethic.

• Demonstrated competency and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

• Ability to grasp and integrate into practice university gift policy and management procedures. Ability to understand and work with financial information.

• Job offer is contingent on clear Background Check.

• Must have access to reliable transportation.

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