Communications Assistant - Research & Innovation Internal Communications

Join Our Journey

Cornell Research & Innovation creates an environment that unifies and advances Cornell's scholarship, research, and discovery through state-of-the-art facilities, domain expertise, and partnership to enable innovation and impact. We leverage external funding and partnerships, enable interdisciplinary research, and ensure regulatory compliance. We collaborate to successfully translate and commercialize research through companies large and small, including startups launched by our entrepreneurial faculty, staff, and students. Our commitment to inclusive excellence makes this environment possible.

The Internal Communications team partners with the Executive Director of R&I Communications to design and implement communication strategies that share and amplify the mission, opportunities, priorities, policies and procedures for and accomplishments of Research & Innovation to internal audiences. Together and in close collaboration with others in Research & Innovation Communications, this Internal Communications team will produce web content, stories, social media content, newsletters, and other communications.

Your Mission

As a Communications Assistant for Internal Communications, your primary focus and responsibility will be to create content for various platforms, including websites, newsletters, and social media. You will develop relationships with stakeholders and campus communications partners to understand their needs and create relevant content.

As part of project management, you will assist in creating communication plans, setting deadlines, and tracking assets for the Internal Communications portfolio. You will work closely with the Internal Communications manager and the Creative Content team to distribute information.

This is an exceptional opportunity to help support the pioneering work of our interdisciplinary researchers and outstanding staff across Cornell.

What We Need
Send us a cover letter and resume outlining your interest in this position and explaining how your experience and qualifications match the position requirements. We will review applications as received. If you previously applied for this position, you do not need to submit a new application. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

When evaluating your candidacy, we will look for evidence of the following:

• Associate's degree and 4 to 6 years relevant experience or an equivalent combination.
• Writing and editing experience: Must be an experienced writer and editor who can work on deadlines as part of a high-performing team while managing multiple projects. Must be able to develop communications for a variety of platforms, audiences, and stakeholders; familiar with AP style.
• Collaboration skills: Skilled in building and maintaining positive relationships with a wide variety of individuals and stakeholders across the university.
• Independence and initiative: Able to work independently, including taking initiative when appropriate.
• Detail oriented: Must have strong proofreading skills and professional attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Must demonstrate a positive, purpose-oriented work ethic.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Tools:
  • Proficient with website management platforms Drupal and WordPress.
  • Strong skills with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Additionally, while not required, the following experience is a plus:

• Experience with communicating about technical or scientific topics for a non-specialist audience.
• Experience using Constant Contact or other email distribution tools.
• Experience with design software programs, including Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Understanding of and experience with web accessibility standards.
• Experience with collecting and analyzing data to measure the reach and impact of communications.

Why Choose Us

Rewarding Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous time-off, and comprehensive benefits - because we believe in taking care of our team. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay.

Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program. Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/your-total-rewards.

Inclusive Culture: We are committed to creating a culture where every individual feels they belong, and we value psychological well-being, respect, and the contributions of all team members. Our leaders play a vital role in fostering the conditions where each person can thrive.

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