Public Relations Specialist

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: 10 Nov 2021

Posting Details
Position Number: 124572
Title: Public Relations Specialist
Functional Title: Public Relations Specialist
Category Status: 20-Nonexempt,Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 100
Unit: ENGR-Fischell Department of Bioengineering
Hiring Range Minimum: $40,487.00
Hiring Range Maximum: $48,584.00
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. 
Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. A prior criminal conviction or convictions will not automatically disqualify a finalist from employment in the position.
Vaccine Protocol

The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Fischell Department of Bioengineering in the A. James Clark School of Engineering seeks a Public Relations Specialist (PRS). Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Communications, the PRS is responsible for supporting communications, marketing, and public relations operations within the Fischell Department of Bioengineering (BIOE) and the Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices (Fischell Institute) in the Clark School in an effort to strengthen and advance the identity and reputation of the two units among general, academic, industry, and government audiences. 
 
The Specialist is responsible for writing and editing brief news articles and news releases for internal and external audiences; proofreading articles, letters, and marketing collateral; researching, developing, and maintaining media lists by identifying and targeting mailing audiences; contributing to editorial calendar by researching key dates for which news stories/media releases should be planned proactively; maintaining digital archives of photographs, statistics, and reports as needed for communications materials; transcribing audio recordings of interviews; assisting with basic updates to department and affiliated websites; and providing event support.
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Preferences:
  • Competence in such software packages as the Microsoft Office Suite and the Adobe Design Suite or comparable software or online design platforms (e.g. Canva, Easil). 
  • Previous experience with web content management, particularly in the Drupal open-source environment. 
  • Previous experience with MailChimp or similar platforms. 
  • Familiarity with social media channels such as Twitter, Instagram, and/or LinkedIn.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
  • Predominantly sedentary position/work. 
  • Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to sit for an extended time and operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
  • Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. 
  • Ability to review, prepare, and analyze data and figures; transcribe; view a computer terminal; extensive reading. 
  • Ability to move/transport up to 10 pounds of materials/office equipment. 
  • Ability to traverse campus to attend meetings and events and to deliver and pick up materials. 
  • Availability to work some evenings and weekends as needed to manage events. 
  • Some local and national travel is required approximately 10% of the time.
Posting Date: 10/27/2021
Closing Date: 11/10/2021
Open Until Filled No
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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