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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
● Proven success in writing for publication in print, web, and other platforms
● Excellent writing, interpersonal, and oral communication skills with proven ability to present, write, edit, and organize thoughts in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner
● Ability to understand materials of moderate complexity and synthesize across multiple sources to produce materials for diverse audiences
● Ability to change voice and writing style to fit a particular audience and purpose
● Firm understanding of web technologies and applications, including social networking, social media tools, and current communication trends
● Excellent interpersonal skills and able to interact effectively with a diverse array of people, including senior leaders
● Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite
● Ability to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines
● Excellent time management skills
● Organized and strong attention to detail
DESIRED REQUIREMENTS:
● Master's degree in science communications, journalism, and/or advanced degree in the life sciences or engineering preferred
● Communications experience in a nonprofit, national laboratory, or other research institution, including academia or industry
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
● Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
● Frequently stand/walk, sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, and use a telephone, writing by hand.
● Occasionally reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, and sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability
who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
● Occasional work on evenings and weekends.
● A remote worker arrangement may be considered for candidates with the appropriate background and experience. Remote workers’ schedules are based in the Pacific Time zone.
WORK STANDARDS:
● Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
● Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety
concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
● Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the
personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory for all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Stanford is an equal opportunity employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or another other characteristic protected by law.