Special Instructions for Applicants:

A resume, cover letter and completed application are required to be considered for this position.

**Please note, this is a hybrid position.**

Position Summary:

UCLA Health Sciences Development (HSD) team is dedicated to raising funds for one of the most comprehensive and cutting-edge health care systems in the world. As the Senior Writer for HSD, you can grow your career as you help us tell the many stories of UCLA Healths countless achievements, innovations and unwavering dedication to provide the best patient experience with every patient, every encounter, every time. As a strong writer, your creativity, persuasiveness and ability to develop and deliver powerful messaging will be instrumental in creating and enhancing our proposals, reports, solicitations, event collateral, and more. As a proven English language specialist who has finely honed spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax skills, we will look to you to recommend solicitation approaches for various targeted audiences and to coordinate special projects. Just as the UCLA Hospital System and the David Geffen School at UCLA strive every day to be a leader in setting the standards of excellence, we strive to be leaders and set the standard of excellence in developing and delivering materials that compellingly convey our impact and contributions. This is a great opportunity to join us in a role with purpose and possibility. We offer long-term opportunities for personal and professional growth, and an excellent benefits package including a pension so you can plan and build financial security for tomorrow as you advance your career today.

Explore more and learn how you can embark on a rewarding career at UCLA.

Salary & Compensation:
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications:

Minimum of five years of experience in writing and editing concise, compelling, well-organized, and grammatically correct correspondence and other communications. (Required)

Demonstrated experience writing creative and persuasive materials with a strong understanding of tone and voice; ability to exhibit a superb eye for detail to compose, proofread, and edit documents. (Required)

Experience applying writing skills to various print/online formats, including articles, letters, brochures, speeches, email correspondence, etc.; experience editing/publishing a variety of materials. (Required)

Knowledge of the application of writing skills to a fundraising program with ability to critically evaluate and analyze all types of donor correspondence and related materials. (Required)

Understanding of the differences between print and digital communications and ability to adjust content to be effective for each format. (Required)

Flexibility to switch between types of writing; equally comfortable writing in clear, simple language as well as more technical/specialized verbiage or other styles as dictated by appropriate audience; ability to translate highly complex science writing into a format for lay audiences. (Required)

Demonstrated ability to independently, plan, organize, and prioritize assignments; work quickly and accurately; provide proficient follow up; and make effective timely decisions despite tight deadlines and competing requirements in a fast-paced environment under minimal supervision. (Required)

Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals and be willing to make, offer, or accept suggested changes as well as provide guidance, mentorship, and training of writing skills and language usage. (Required)

Dedicated, passionate, resilient, and results-oriented with demonstrated skill in succeeding at challenging assignments and producing work that is on target, highly polished, and of a high standard. (Required)

Exceptional interpersonal skills to work well within and across other departments, as well as establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external constituents. (Required)

Proficiency with Microsoft suite of applications as well as other applications, software, etc., with the ability to conduct online research and learn new technologies in a prompt and efficient manner. (Required)

General knowledge of the techniques and basic philosophy of fundraising. (Preferred)

Familiarity with terminology associated with Health Sciences is strongly (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications, & Professional Affiliations:

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field is strongly (Preferred)

Special Conditions of Employment:

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed. (Required)

Complete Position Description:
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