Scientific Communications and Outreach Specialist
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Position Information
Position Title
Position Title Scientific Communications and Outreach Specialist
Position Type
Position Type Admin/Professional
Department
Department Biomedical Sciences
Full or Part Time
Full or Part Time Full Time
Pay Grade
Pay Grade MN8
Position Summary Information
Department Specific Information
Join Northeast Ohio Medical University’s ( NEOMED ) Department of Biomedical SciencesNEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region.
We are seeking a Program Promotion and Communications Specialist who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment.
At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.
Starting Salary Range: $49,120– $58,125, commensurate with experience
Benefits & Perks
- Healthcare Coverage
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
- Flexible Spending Account ( FSA ) or Health Savings Account ( HSA )
- Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance
- Retirement
- State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future
- Paid Time Off
- Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year
- Additional Benefits
- Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151)
- Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#)
- Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
- Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance
The Scientific Communications and Outreach Specialist plays a direct role in the growth of NEOMED’s premier research focus areas (Neuroscience of Hearing Research, Neurodegenerative Disease and Aging Research, and the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Experience), as well as our Ph.D. and Master’s graduate program (Basic and Translational Biomedicine). Responsibilities include expanding program awareness, attracting prospective students and research partners, and building a digital presence that reflects the depth and impact of our academic and research community through strategic, audience-centered communication, content creation, and collaboration.
This role requires exceptional storytelling skills with a deep appreciation for academic research and graduate education and the ability to transform complex scientific discoveries, faculty expertise, student successes, and institutional strengths into compelling narratives that inspire prospective students, strengthen our brand, and drive engagement across diverse audiences.
Principal Functional Responsibilities Communications and Marketing- Identify and develop compelling narratives around faculty research, student experiences, and program outcomes that resonate with prospective students, research collaborators, and funding partners.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and current students to gather content, stories, and insights that authentically showcase what makes our programs distinctive.
- Create compelling written, digital, and visual content for websites, newsletters, brochures, presentations, recruitment materials, and advertisements that promote faculty research, student…
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