Recruitment and Outreach Specialist Rockville, MD

Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K Match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Overview

Axle is looking to add a driven, flexible, organized, and meticulous Recruitment and Outreach Specialist to our dynamic team. The Contractor(s) shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Office of Research Training & Development (ORTD), Division of Intramural Research (DIR).

Technical Requirements:

• Modernize the Office to keep current with advances in technology and business solutions; identify ways to streamline processes.
• Lead IT innovation projects that facilitate networking and program promotion such as podcasts, social networks, and online group discussions.
• Work with NIH software and web development teams to identify and establish new processes for presenting and sharing information; provide tutorials for office team on new software.
• Create and manage social media accounts – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.; oversee content daily.
• Assist with listserv management; identify protocols and procedures for e-mailing listservs.
• Assist in design and editing of website; ensure accurate, up-to-date information is displayed; coordinate with appropriate NIH IT teams as necessary; manage content and provide updates/edits.
• Coordinate and manage content and design updates to keep the website, SharePoint, and other platforms current.
• Track and manage website creation/design projects; provide images, data, and layout information.
• Develop a digital photo gallery with images of the program’s students and events; maintain database of consent and photo release forms.
• Maintain current knowledge of conferences, seminars, and other events that would provide recruitment opportunities.
• Attend program events, provide detailed reports for program website and newsletters; provide visuals and photographs for photo database, website, and recruitment/promotional materials.
• Provide a range of administrative and technical functions related to outreach activities and programs for training and education in biomedical research; schedule appointments; arrange speakers and meeting details; send out invitations.
• Interface with outside institutions, press representatives, and other individuals for recruitment and program promotion.
• Compose and edit standard program correspondence and surveys (emails, memos, etc.).
• Create, develop, and maintain database/files of photo releases and privacy policy statements; remain current on HHS/NIH privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide support and assist in promoting diversity and inclusion within all training programs; develop and implement strategies for reaching wider audiences.
• Able to adapt quickly to new software and provide support to team members; create tutorials.
• Create, design, and develop program informational and promotional brochures, flyers, booklets, and binders.
• Create, design, and develop educational materials to assist students throughout their training programs.
• Promote integration of remote campus trainees in all program events; assist in catering events to meet the needs of trainees located at the Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML).
• Address/troubleshoot connection issues with integrating RML and remote campus trainees in training events.
• Maintain current knowledge of NIH privacy policies and data security; remain current on all NIH policies, procedures, and regulations as they pertain to trainees and training programs.
• Maintain current knowledge of all accessibility policies including but not limited to 508 Compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of background and briefing materials; coordinate the collection and assembly of such materials; research various sources of information to include various subject matter and correspondence files; conduct Internet searches; contact outside offices and individuals to locate appropriate information relevant to a specific activity.
• Research current trends in training and education; remain current on topics associated with biomedical training and career development.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and executing meetings, conferences, and teleconferences.
• Coordinate and manage videocast projects; submit requests, provide schedules and event details.
• Attend various meetings, when needed, taking notes and following through on commitments and assignments made at the meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of programs sponsored by the Office; work with logistical contractor in preparation for meetings.
• Establish and/or maintain appropriate files of correspondence, reports, reference materials, and publications.
• Review correspondence for accuracy, completeness, grammar, and conformance; write letters of response, announcements, campus publications, and informational reports per requests of Congressional committees etc.

Prepare reports in response to requests from NIAID Divisions, NIH IC’s, other agencies (such as NSF), and Congress.

Specific Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience with web development, management, and editing.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, project management software, graphic design.
• Able to adapt quickly to new software.
• Able to meet multiple overlapping deadlines.
• Excellent writing and grammatical/editing skills; scientific writing preferred.
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills.
• Experience with IT in government setting preferred.
• Understanding of and commitment to building a strong sense of community through interactions with the various constituents of the program. Must be able to favorably represent the program to internal and external stakeholders through the application of effective and professional communication skills (oral and written).
• Local candidates only; may need to report onsite in Bethesda, MD 1-2 days per week

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

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Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

Salary Range

$53,000 - $61,000 USD

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