Manager, Digital Communications, Chicago Quantum Exchange

Department

PME Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

About the Department

The Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) is an intellectual hub in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana that advances the science and engineering of quantum information, prepares the quantum workforce, and drives the quantum economy in collaboration with leading universities, national labs, and industry partners. The CQE is based at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and is anchored by the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Northwestern University, and Purdue University. The community includes more than 50 corporate, international, nonprofit, and regional partners.

Job Summary

The Manager, Digital Communications develops, plans, and disseminates timely and informative content via website, social media, video, graphic, etc., that clearly communicates the mission, accomplishments, and activities of the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) and its members. Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Manager of Digital Communications works on both content and technical matters and collaborates on executing a robust strategy for digital storytelling.

Responsibilities

• ​Develops, deploys, and manages the day-to-day operations of the CQE website under the direction of the Director of Communications. This includes creating daily content updates and monitoring new and existing pages for consistency in tone, content, design, imagery, brand identity, and architecture. 
• Creates, develops, and curates content for social media, including LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter, maintaining knowledge of social media trends and best practices. 
• Develops, deploys, and manages other digital materials, including weekly listserv emails and a digital newsletter. Manages mailing lists for listservs and newsletters and maintains brand identity and visual consistency across materials. 
• Develops, deploys, and manages basic graphic design assets, including updating print materials in Canva or InDesign, creating basic flyers in Canva, and creating social media and website graphics in Canva. 
• Manages and organizes multimedia digital assets including CQE photo and video library, slide decks, handouts, and more. 
• Develops, deploys, and manages communications materials to support grant proposals.  
• Works with Director of Communications and outside web developer on upgrades, design, and technical changes to existing website, and identifies and resolves technical problems in collaboration with outside web developer. 
• Conceives, plans, and promotes functionality changes to website. 
• Ensures that posted content complies with CQE, PME,  and University policies, including accessibility requirements. 
• Builds and strengthens relationships with CQE members and partners to significantly enhance the CQE web and social media communications efforts, by sharing and soliciting content for amplification and identifying and pursuing opportunities for collaboration. 
• Helps train and support CQE constituents in social media and digital communications. 
• Oversees planning and production of video and audio projects, including video and closed caption uploading and integration into website and social media channels.  
• Plans, develops and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the organization's programs, accomplishments, or point of view, with moderate level of guidance and direction. 
• Solves a range of straightforward problems, as work assignments are difficult and broad in nature, usually requiring originality and ingenuity. 
• Performs other related work as needed. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations or in relevant field. 

​Experience: 

• Managing web, social media, and multimedia communications. 
• Background working with in an academic unit and/or complex research university environment. 

Technical Skills or Knowledge: 

• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, content management systems, and Drupal. 
• Proficient in web development and project management experience in an academic setting. 
• Proficient working in Windows and Mac environment.
• Skilled in graphic design. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital audio and video editing. 
• Edit and proofread documents at an advanced level. 

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership, time management skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the organization and coordination skills to handle multiple concurrent tasks with deadlines. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills including outstanding judgment, discretion, a strong ethical approach to decision-making, a demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts fairly and diplomatically, and maintain confidentiality. 
• Excellent writing, editing, interviewing, and creative problem-solving skills. 
• High levels of collegiality in working with faculty, departmental, and university colleagues. 
• Work independently, take direction, and achieve consensus. 
• Interact with public contacts with courtesy, clarity, and diplomacy. 

Working Conditions 

• Office environment. 
• Occasional extended work hours and some weekend days. 
• Flexible hybrid office/remote environment. 

Application Documents 

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required) 

Job Family

Communications

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$62,000.00 - $72,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

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