Scientific Communications and Outreach Specialist

Scientific Communications and Outreach Specialist

Position Type: Admin/Professional

Department: Biomedical Sciences

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Pay Grade: MN8

Summary: The Scientific Communications and Outreach Specialist plays a direct role in the growth of NEOMED's premierresearch focus areas (Neuroscience of Hearing Research,Neurodegenerative Disease and Aging Research, and the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Experience), as well as ourPh.D. and Master's graduate program (Basic and Translational Biomedicine). Responsibilities include expanding program awareness,attracting prospective students and research partners, and buildinga 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 deepappreciation for academic research and graduate education and the ability to transform complex scientific discoveries, facultyexpertise, student successes, and institutional strengths into compelling narratives that inspire prospective students, strengthen our brand, and drive engagement across diverse audiences.

• Identify and develop compelling narratives around faculty research, student experiences, and program outcomes that resonate with prospective students, research collaborators, and fundingpartners.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and current students to gathercontent, stories, and insights that authentically showcase whatmakes our programs distinctive.
• Create compelling written, digital, and visual content for websites, newsletters, brochures, presentations, recruitmentmaterials, and advertisements that promote faculty research,student accomplishments, and program milestones.
• Work cross-functionally with academic departments, admissions,and administrative offices to align messaging, support recruitmentgoals, and ensure a cohesive brand experience for prospective students.
• Manage multiple projects and content initiatives simultaneously, meeting deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Maintain and update program websites and digital platforms toensure accurate and engaging content.
• Track communication outcomes and prepare reports on marketingeffectiveness and audience engagement.

• Develop and manage social media strategies across platforms including Linked In, Instagram, Facebook, X, You Tube, and others as appropriate.
• Create engaging social media content including graphics,videos, reels, stories, and promotional campaigns that communicate complex research and graduate education topics in an approachable,audience-friendly manner.
• Monitor analytics and engagement metrics to assess campaign effectiveness and optimize outreach strategies.
• Maintain an active and professional online presence that supports recruitment and program visibility.
• Stay current with social media trends, higher educationmarketing practices, and audience engagement strategies.

• Support on-site content capture at program events, includingphotography, video, and live social coverage that can be repurposedfor ongoing recruitment campaigns.
• Coordinate and support recruitment initiatives/activities for prospective PhD students through targeted marketing campaigns and outreach efforts (recruitment events, open houses, webinars,conferences).
• Assist with the development of recruitment materialshighlighting program outcomes, research opportunities, and student experiences.

Other Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Life Science, Biomedical…