University of Alabama at Birmingham is hiring: WRITER in University

Overview

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Development Writer for the UAB Medicine/Heersink School of Medicine Advancement team. The primary responsibility of this position is to create personalized proposals, correspondence, and stewardship/impact reports on behalf of the Heersink School of Medicine Advancement team. The writer will assist with developing and enhancing the print and digital content with the goal of strengthening relationships with donors to UAB. This position will work closely with other members of UAB Advancement, Heersink School of Medicine and other University personnel to translate the Heersink School of Medicine’s mission and goals into substantial achievements in fundraising and general advancement.

This position reports directly to the Executive Director of Constituent Engagement within the Heersink School of Medicine.

This position is full-time, hybrid eligible after the probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Plans, researches and writes professional and personalized proposals and stewardship/impact reports for donors and prospects.
• Develops and writes other fundraising and marketing collateral, including appeals, one-pagers, annual reports and more.
• Partners with a graphic designer to coordinate creative direction on select projects, ensuring that photography and design enhance and support the content.
• Partners with a graphic designer to consider photography, illustrations, and graphics, ensuring alignment with project vision and goals.
• Ensures that all content meets the highest standards of quality and accuracy and conforms to UAB style requirements.

Pay Range

$47,665 – $70,000

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferences

• Excellent writing skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of AP Style preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization

Benefits

UAB offers a robust state-funded pension plan through the Alabama Teacher's Retirement System and additional RSA benefits. We also provide parental leave, and exclusive discounts on tickets for various cultural and entertainment events. Visit UAB’s Benefits webpage at Benefits & Wellbeing for UAB Employees for a comprehensive list of eligible Benefits.

Job Details

• Primary Location: University
• Job Category: Media and Communication
• Organization: 180003100 Development-SOM
• Employee Status: Regular
• Shift: Day/1st Shift
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid Eligible

Equal Opportunity

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.