Senior Communications & Stewardship Writer

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title
Senior Communications & Stewardship Writer

Job Profile Title
Staff Writer B

Job Description Summary
Penn Medicine, one of the world's leading academic medical centers, is comprised of the Ivy-League Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Pennsylvania Health System.

Ranked among the nation's finest research-oriented medical schools and hospitals, Penn Medicine is home of many firsts in American medicine—from its founding as the country's first school of medicine in 1765 to the first FDA-approved, revolutionary cell-based gene therapy for cancer. Its impact on Philadelphia communities, the nation, and global health echoes the philosophy of the University's founder, Benjamin Franklin.

Penn Medicine's Office of Development and Alumni Relations has a critical role in obtaining the resources that both maintain the institution's current strength and support its vision for the future. This high-impact team consistently exceeds annual fundraising goals and has a very competitive level of alumni engagement compared to peer institutions.

Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Director of Communications and Stewardship, the Senior Communications & Stewardship Writer develops some of the Office's most important solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship communications projects. This Senior Writer is comfortable and confident in their writing, and, with the Senior Director of Communications, Assistant Directors of Communications & Stewardship and Director of Stewardship, acts as a leading figure in the creative team. The Senior Writer is expected to have a high comfort level in writing about the biomedical sciences, a sound understanding of the ways engaging copy can help stakeholders achieve their aims, keep the donor perspective at the center of all efforts, and consistently generate copy that reflects the caliber of our institution. Especially vital for this position is the ability to integrate the very technical aspects of Penn Medicine's clinical, research, and educational priorities with the very emotional realities about serious illness, care, and the future of medicine.

Specific Duties:

Write high-level leadership communications, including letters and speeches/talking points

Write and identify visuals for articles, newsletters, feature publications, and social media content

Write and design, based on templates, high-quality projects such as proposals, stewardship reports, handouts, and brochures

Collaborate with Health System design team to develop highly-customized projects, ranging from advertisements and posters to multi-million dollar proposals and case statements

Copy-edit and proofread work from fellow writers and colleagues

Qualifications:

BA/BS and 2 to 3 years experience as a professional writer (in fundraising, marketing, or related area desirable) or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Prefer at least 2 years' direct experience in higher education or health care

Demonstrated ability to write persuasively, especially while conveying scientific concepts to a lay audience

Professional Skills:

Familiar with creative processes, techniques, and tools

Consistently displays a strong sense of ownership over the quality and timeliness of work, with sharp eye for detail—both with copy and graphic design

Manages a diverse array of individual projects and is proactive in balancing work load

Anticipates, plans for, and creatively solves problems

Exhibits optimism, energy, and composure

Builds partnerships with multiple stakeholders

Constantly aims to minimize institutional risk and maintain confidentiality

Communicates clearly, and in a timely manner, with stakeholders in the method that is most effective for that audience (e.g. phone versus e-mail)

Driven to meet and exceed the needs of the team: peers, supervisors, and gift officers

Intellectually curious and eager to learn

Technical Skills:

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

Proficient with research tools such as Google Scholar and library catalogs

Intermediate skills in using desktop design software and creative tools such as InDesign

Intermediate skills in using databases, project management, and contact management systems

Experience in utilizing social media and online communications platforms a plus

Occasional lifting 25 lbs. or less

**Please provide a resume and cover letter in order to be considered for this role. Please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of the application prior to submitting.**

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Development and Alumni Relations

Pay Range
$42,953.00 - $77,315.00

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
  
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
  
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
  
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
  
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
  
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
  
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
  
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
  
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
  
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
  
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
  
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
  

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay


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