Description

Job Description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is seeking to hire a Writer to provide professional editing support for faculty in the School of Medicine's Department of Family and Community Medicine. This includes reviewing and refining research manuscripts, departmental communications, and other public information materials to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with guidelines. The selected candidate will work with the Department of Family and Community Medicine, collaborating closely with faculty, researchers, and administrative staff to support research, publications and educational initiatives. This is a full-time, contractual position.

Benefits Information
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. Contingent Category II staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service; subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options; professional learning and development programs; limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB; life insurance and long-term disability; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Duties

• Gather, write, and organize information for newsletters and other research and public information materials, including University website.
• Assists in organizing, formatting, writing, editing and proofreading stories for publication. Ensures consistency of the University messages to position the University's identity.
• Organizes and maintains files on assigned materials. May help, create, and maintain website for department.
• Responsible for individual writing projects through direct involvement in client meetings, topic research, concept development, vendor contacts, and general administration for various University-supported publications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as English, communications, or journalism.
Experience: One (1) year of experience in writing and editing documents.
Preferred Experience: Prior experience in editing academic manuscripts, grant proposals, or scientific publications, medical editing preferred. Experience in a medical or healthcare setting preferred.
Other: Related experience may be substituted for education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, collaborate with faculty and staff, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Hiring Range: $56,500 - $62,000, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.