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Pennsylvania State University Part-Time: Research Writer & Content Development in University Park, Pennsylvania

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/EfiwgKReZ4VAjprFZPKWUm0Bq_sU3KzTmERfpryq0esPKQ) . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/Eeys15Xva4hFokHVtbP1eGIB5i1WFLc-J3k9KHgrFYZ7mg) Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants (https://hr.psu.edu/sites/hr/files/Application_Process_for_External_Applications_Non-Penn_State_Employees_.pdf) .

    Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/flexible-work-arrangements/out-of-state-notice?utm_source=workday&utm_medium=req&utm_campaign=Oct23&utm_id=out-of-state) .

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Office of Research Marketing & Communications (http://ist.psu.edu/about/offices/communications) within OSVPR (Office of the Senior Vice President for Research) is seeking a part-time staff member to assist with strategic writing and content development for the research enterprise.

This position is expected to work approximately 10-20 hours per week helping to support key research content for strategies within several of the OSVPR units, institutes and colleges.

Assignments will be within key areas:

  • Writing research articles that represent Penn State's research enterprise - developing stories that reflect common themes, high-priority strategies, requests which cross multiple research areas, and impact stories across the interdisciplinary institutes and colleges.

  • Research and Story Development: Identify and develop compelling narratives that highlight Penn State's research achievements, focusing on themes that resonate across its interdisciplinary institutes and colleges.

  • Collaboration with Researchers: Engage with faculty, researchers, and staff to gather accurate, detailed information about ongoing and completed research projects, ensuring that the stories reflect the depth and impact of their work.

  • Interdisciplinary Focus: Emphasize the collaborative nature of research at Penn State by showcasing how different disciplines intersect and contribute to the university's overall research mission and impact.

  • Editing and Peer Review Coordination: Work closely with Penn State’s strategic communications teams to coordinate, refine and polish articles, ensuring they meet high standards of clarity, accuracy, and engagement.

    This position requires:

  • Medium to advanced writing skills

  • Experience with writing marketing content

  • Advanced abilities around reading comprehension and the understanding of the information being collected

  • The ability to take broad collections of information and summarize down to specific lengths while maintaining the strategies of the piece and alignment with broader goals

  • The ability to recognize information (past and present) that might be relatable under a broader strategy, assemble these opportunities into assets (such as articles), and identify ways to leverage to maximize our goals.

Nice to have:

  • Degree or background in the life sciences

  • An understanding of the Penn State research enterprise

  • Prior experience writing strategic announcements and marketing content for life sciences

This is a remote (or on-site) position with opportunities for local hires to join in-person meetings and team gatherings. Candidates should plan to be available for meetings during business hours (8-5, M-F), but the bulk of the work can be completed on a flexible schedule. The candidate should be self-directed with an ability to organize and prioritize their work to meet established deadlines. Expected hours per week are 10-20.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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