The A James Clark School of Engineering seeks a contract writer to join its team in support of the Clark Scholars Program Network CSPN an 11 university network of scholars The ideal candidate is self motivated and investigatory by nature enjoys working collaboratively and independently has a strong interest in higher education and public service and can execute multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision and a high level of attention to detailThe writer will produce or contribute to a variety of written products about CSPN studentsstaff alums research and events including News and feature stories for websites digital newsletters and magazines Press releases Presentation and marketing content The content will be deployed on university school program and partner social and digital channels and printed publications and materials and occasionally materials for external events like conferences that CSPN representatives might attendThe writer will help develop a voice for CSPN content ensuring it is informative and understandable in a way that keeps peoples attention and encourages sharing with their networks The writer may need to attend CSPN events and assist with special projects forcopywriting purposesThe A James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high quality research innovation and learning preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges eg energy environment security and human health and improve the human condition The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession to accelerating entrepreneurship and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millionsThis is a remote approximately 20 hours per week position that will require some in person presence