University of Pennsylvania Hiring for Writer, Temporary Part Time, Communications at Philadelphia Full Time

Writer, Temporary Part Time, Communications

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. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

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.

Posted Job Title
Writer, Temporary Part Time, Communications

Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee – Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary
The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School is one of the nation’s oldest and most distinguished law schools. The School offers a unique approach, incorporating cross-disciplinary legal education, a distinctly collaborative environment, and an innovative curriculum to enrich student learning. The small and highly interdisciplinary faculty achieves scholarly excellence while emphasizing a shared effort to advance understanding of the law. The result is an intellectual community that bridges traditional boundaries and disciplines within a renowned internal culture of collegiality, making the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School an extraordinarily supportive academic community for all its members.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Communications, the Temporary Writer will work on as as needed basis, part time not to exceed 15 hours a week through June 30, 2024.

Job Description

The Temporary Writer researches, writes, and edits an array of writing assignments that drives innovative, multi-platform communications intended to ensure that a variety of internal and external audiences are informed about, engaged with, and connected to the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. The incumbent will actively participate in developing creative, practical ideas, and plans for long-range and short-range communications campaigns about faculty scholarship, curricular programs, student community engagement, conferences and events, and other matters, and will suggest topics for coverage.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required; a JD or related advanced degree preferred.
• Understanding of complex legal topics
• Minimum of one year of professional writing experience, proven success writing in a legal, policy, higher education, or related professional context a plus
• Must possess exceptional writing ability, and have proven experience conveying complex or technical subject matter in clear, engaging, and concise language.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively in a service-oriented environment, as well as managing projects independently according to firm deadlines.
• A sense of humor while working in a fast-paced environment is a plus.

Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Law School

Pay Range
$7.25 – $45.00 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

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

To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Law-School/Writer–Temporary-Part-Time–Communications_JR00084892

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