SHRS-Rehab Sci & Tech - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23008088)

 Designs marketing materials for non-degree and certificate University programs including newsletters, magazines, publications, flyers, brochures, web information, videos and course materials. Assists with editing and writing communications. Serves as webmaster.

 The University of Pittsburgh/VA Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) is a collaborative venture advancing rehabilitation technology. Committed to enhancing the independence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities, HERL merges expertise from academia and the Veterans Affairs system. Our mission is to innovate, design, and implement cutting-edge technologies, promoting mobility, accessibility, and improved healthcare for those with disabilities. Through interdisciplinary research, HERL strives to empower individuals and shape the future of assistive technology. The HERL Communications Designs Specialist is responsible for designing marketing materials for social media, quarterly newsletters, publications, flyers, web information, videos and recruitment materials. Assists with editing and writing communications. Serves as webmaster and maintains databases accurately.  The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit hr.pitt.edu/contact-ohr to learn more.   Assignment Category Full-time regular Job Classification Staff.Communications Design Specialist Job Family Communications & Marketing Job Sub-Family Multimedia Campus Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required 2 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?  Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab. Hiring Range $50,000 - $67,000 - depending on qualifications Relocation Offered No Visa Sponsorship Provided No Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Media Sample

Essential Functions • Maintains, designs, and improves marketing materials for department and program, including newsletters, magazines, publications, flyers, brochures, web information, videos, and course materials. • Assists faculty and students with writing and editing articles and/or other materials for internal and external publications.? • Coordinates and consults on the design, proofreading, layout reviews, production, and follow-up of publications - including quarterly newsletter and annual calendar. • Acts as webmaster; maintains correlating databases accurately and in a timely fashion.

Physical Effort Work is largely performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25-50 pounds. Must be able to effectively communicate, both face-to-face and via teleph ne or electronic communication.