Communications Specialist, Research & Innovation – Physical Systems

Communications Specialist II – Band E

Research & Innovation Communications – Physical Systems Cluster

Join Our Journey

Cornell Research & Innovation creates an environment that unifies and advances Cornell’s scholarship, research, and discovery through state-of-the-art core facilities, domain expertise, and partnership to enable innovation and impact. We leverage external funding and partnerships, enable interdisciplinary research, and ensure regulatory compliance. We collaborate to successfully translate and commercialize research through companies large and small, including startups launched by our entrepreneurial faculty, staff, and students. Our commitment to inclusive excellence makes this environment possible.

Research & Innovation at Cornell encompasses multiple entities – facilities, laboratories, institutes, and centers (FLICs) – for interdisciplinary research in the various scientific clusters: Physical Systems, Biological Systems, and Societal Systems. Physical systems are a collection of physical objects under study – the objects coexist and have some level of physical relationship. Fields of study include particle physics, nanoscale research, solid-state physics, astrophysics and planetary science. Laboratories and research centers are most common in the Physical Systems cluster, with the type of study and area of physical systems set in each FLIC by the funded research proposal. With this cluster, the communications specialist will be working with long-established facilities housing complex equipment, such as the synchrotron and the nanoscale facility, and research spanning international locations, such as CERN. Research in the cluster may contain both internal and external funding sources, as well as promotional work for awareness and funding support.

We seek a curious and creative professional to support communications and marketing efforts across Physical Systems as part of a reorganized Research & Innovation Communications team.

Your Mission

As a Communications Specialist for Physical Systems, your primary focus and responsibility will be to create content for various platforms, including social media, blogs, and newsletters. You will develop relationships with stakeholders to understand their needs and create relevant content. Additionally, you will prepare marketing budgets, design advertising materials, and maintain consistent branding across print and online channels. As part of project management, you will set deadlines, track assets, and create project briefs for the communications portfolio. You will work closely with the communications manager of the physical systems cluster and the creative content team to distribute information via social media and websites. Lastly, you will analyze performance data, researching trends and making recommendations for future projects based on analytics.

This is an exceptional opportunity to help support the pioneering work of our interdisciplinary researchers.

What We Need
Send us a cover letter and resume outlining your interest in this position and explaining how your experience and qualifications match the position requirements. We will review applications as received. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

When evaluating your candidacy, we will look for evidence of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Writing and editing experience: must be an experienced writer and editor who can work on deadlines in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects. Must be able to communicate well using various styles and media. Ability to edit communications for a variety of platforms, audiences, and stakeholders; expert in AP style.

• Communication and collaboration skills: Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a wide variety of individuals and stakeholders across the university.

• Independence and Judgement: Ability to work independently and use sound judgement in decision making, including setting, and managing priorities and meeting competing deadlines.

• Detail Oriented: Must be detail oriented and highly analytical.

• Initiative: Frequency and appropriately demonstrates initiative

• Must demonstrate a positive, purpose-oriented work ethic

• Experience with design software programs including Canva and the Adobe Creative Suite

• Knowledge of website management platforms including WordPress and Drupal

• Understanding of integrated brand management and how to create pieces that align with brand guidelines

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.

Additionally, we would like to see evidence of:

• Proven writing and editing experience for high-level distribution outlets

• Experience using Mailchimp or other email distribution tools

• Experience using WordPress/Drupal or other content management systems

• Advanced graphic design skills using Canva or the Adobe Creative Cloud and experience designing posters, one-sheets, and other collateral

Note: This is a hybrid role with flexibility to work remotely at times, but the primary work location will be on the Ithaca campus.

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University Job Title:

Communication Spec II

Job Family:

Communications/Marketing

Level:

E

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$62,394.00 – $72,512.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Kristie Devine

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2024-08-30