Content Writer

The Office of Pre-Professional Programs and Advising serves Johns Hopkins University undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni of the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering pursuing graduate education in medicine, dentistry, other health professions and law. A central component of service is to write Health Professions Committee Letters, which present a holistic overview of each candidate’s application to medical or dental schools.

Each summer, the Office of Pre-Professional Programs & Advising composes approximately 450 Committee Letters that support applicants to medical or dental school. We are seeking Content Writers who will play a central role in the writing of those Committee Letters. Content Writers convert applicant information into text suitable for use in the Health Professions Committee Letters. Content Writers work remotely and independently; they are responsible for editing their work as they write.

Review of applicants will start March 2024. Applicants being considered as finalists will be contacted via email and be asked to submit a draft committee letter as a writing sample.

Term of Appointment

Writer positions will run from approximatelyMarch 2023 thru August 2023.

Compensation

Writers will be paid $30/Hour.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend mandatory training prior to writing assignments being distributed.
• Write committee letters according to guidelines provided.
• Proofread letters as they are written.
• On average, one letter should take approximately one and one-half (1.5) hours to draft and edit.
• Collaborate and communicate with pre-Professional staff and advisors.
• Comply with confidentiality agreement and ethical guidelines.
• Meet specified deadlines for letters through employment term.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft office, specifically Microsoft Word.
• Excellence in writing/editing/proofreading.
• Fluency in English required.

Requirements per Application

• Resume.
• One-page writing sample (non-creative writing; if available, a previously drafted letter of recommendation preferred).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Two years related experience.
• Writing samples may be requested during the selection process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree strongly preferred.

Classified Title: Writer
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Content Writer
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PB
Starting Salary Range: Min $23.43 – Max $41.02 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Monday – Friday / 19 Hours or less
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Pre Professional Advising Office of
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees’ health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion .

Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at [email protected] . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu .

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