A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

We are seeking a Research Area Specialist Senior who will lead knowledge translation efforts that make disability-related research accessible and actionable. This position will develop and implement knowledge translation strategies, transforming research into engaging, accessible formats for diverse audiences?including patients, families, clinicians, policymakers, and researchers. 

• Translate research into accessible formats using plain language principles
• Develop and adapt comprehensive knowledge translation strategies across CDHW projects
• Manage consultants supporting content creation and production
• Enhance CDHW's brand and manage social media platforms
• Support promotion of in-person and virtual events
• Align departmental communications with PMR and Michigan Medicine strategies

• Bachelors degree in public health, health communications, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted, including relevant undergraduate and graduate student work experience
• Experience developing multi-format knowledge translation products (e.g., infographics, briefs, videos)
• Proven ability to manage consultants and collaborate across teams
• Strong writing and editing skills for diverse platforms
• Proficiency in social media strategy and trends Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills 

Senior level: 5+ years experience in patient education, implementation science, or communications

Intermediate level: 4+ years experience in patient education, implementation science, or communications

Associate level: 1+ year experience in patient education, implementation science, or communications

• Familiarity with disability justice and patient education practices
• Experience with accessibility standards for diverse disabilities
• Knowledge of U-M brand standards and communications environment
• Experience with AI tools for content development
• Web strategy and content management (Drupal preferred)
• Background in academic, clinical, or research settings
• Personal or professional experience with disability advocacy 

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

This is a Term-limited part-time position through 08/31/2029. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and you will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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