Associate Director Content Development - VC for Health Affairs

Associate Director Content Development - VC for Health Affairs Chicago, IL, United States 1042533 Posted on: 8/14/2026 - Application Deadline: 8/21/2026 Associate Director Content Development - VC for Health Affairs Hiring Department : Office of the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Location : Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID : 1042533

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Work Schedule : Monday - Friday Shift : Days # of Positions : 1 Workplace Type : Hybrid Posting Close Date : 08/21/2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $65,000.00 - 80,000.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Working within a highly collaborative and intersectional environment, the Associate Director will manage and support projects that cross multiple units, including the UI College of Medicine, UI Hospital and Clinics, Mile Square Health Center, and the UI Cancer Center. The successful candidate will be an experienced storyteller with the demonstrated ability to translate technical concepts into simple, compelling language. This individual must have strong writing and project management skills, an understanding of Advancement/fundraising, and must be committed to the mission and goals of UI Health. Duties & Responsibilities: Produce compelling Health Advancement communications content with a primary focus on impact reports for donors, as well as newsletters, web copy, campaign materials, marketing materials, sales sheets, stewardship materials, and personalized correspondence. Write copy for projects that are best suited to an in-house Advancement writer. Manage content production from conception to publication. Develop project briefs and timelines, make assignments, track progress, issue reminders, troubleshoot as needed, and ensure delivery of a quality finished product by deadline. Arrange and organize small group meetings to facilitate brainstorming and ideation. Keep team members informed of progress throughout the content development and production process, alerting stakeholders to potential issues as they arise. Conduct research and compile source material to inform writers’ work. Collaborate with the Director, Donor Acquisition and Engagement and other team members to capture raw material for storytelling. Edit, fact-check, and proofread content to ensure materials are accurate and free of errors. Ensure materials are on brand, adhere to style guidelines, and reflect approved messaging as outlined in the messaging framework. Manage relationships with vendors and freelance writers, serving as the liaison among wordsmiths, designers, and Advancement colleagues. Maintain a deep understanding of each unit’s work to ensure all content accurately reflects current activities and priorities. Build branded plug-and-play templates for use by Health Advancement team members in donor communications. Maintain the digital repository of materials and assist team members in finding and accessing collateral as needed. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned Minimum Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, radio/television broadcasting, web/digital media, or a related field. One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in public relations, journalism, social media communications, newspaper reporting, radio/television broadcasting with emphasis on production, or web/digital media. Demonstrated experience creating compelling content for professional publications with advanced skills using desktop publishing tools such as Adobe InDesign. Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience. Preferred Qualifications: Strong command of visual communication principles. At least three years of relevant work experience – including at least two years in a development/fundraising environment. Exceptional writing skills and very strong command of the English language. Excellent attention to detail. High competency using MS Office Suite. Excellent business and conversational writing skills, with ability to adapt style and voice to different audiences, channels, and contexts. Experience writing donor-centric communications and with compelling story telling. Excellent editing skills. Ability to understand and adhere to house style and brand guidelines. Research skills and strong data literacy. Experience producing technical or clinical content for general audiences. Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of professionals and other stakeholders in writing, on the phone, via videoconference, and in person. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Excellent organizational skills. Analytical and problem-solving skills. AI competency, including ethically-minded experience using both content generative and predictive analytics tools. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Looking for more University of Illinois positions? We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Illinois at Chicago