What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Communications Associate, Cancer Center position at The George Washington University?
Posting Details
I. Job Overview
Job Description Summary:
Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences ( SMHS ) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education and has grown to include highly-ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country. Find out more here: http://smhs.gwu.edu/
This senior position is typically responsible for all communication and marketing for a moderate to large or complex unit. This role works with leadership and other constituents to communicate and market the unit’s initiatives, programs, accomplishments and goals in order to raise profile and awareness of the unit among the community, both internally and externally. Typically this role will participate in the development and execution of the strategic communication and marketing plan for the unit, will execute the marketing and outreach for programs and events, will ensure consistent communication with GW’s desired image, brand and positioning throughout all communications, and is responsible for the development, maintenance, updating, and writing of the website, newsletter, publications, social media, and other materials. This role serves as liaison with media relations, and coordinates with the university on communications activities to ensure a consistent and efficient approach to events, initiatives, outreach and communication
Position Duties:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
GW Staff Approach to Pay
How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Family Comm, Mktg & Media
Sub-Family Communications and Public Relations
Stream Individual Contributor
Level Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status Hybrid
Telework: Yes
Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status. This position is a grant-funded position. Continuation of the position is contingent on grant funding.
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: S014096
Job Open Date: 03/24/2026
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
I. Job Overview
Job Description Summary:
Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences ( SMHS ) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education and has grown to include highly-ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country. Find out more here: http://smhs.gwu.edu/
This senior position is typically responsible for all communication and marketing for a moderate to large or complex unit. This role works with leadership and other constituents to communicate and market the unit’s initiatives, programs, accomplishments and goals in order to raise profile and awareness of the unit among the community, both internally and externally. Typically this role will participate in the development and execution of the strategic communication and marketing plan for the unit, will execute the marketing and outreach for programs and events, will ensure consistent communication with GW’s desired image, brand and positioning throughout all communications, and is responsible for the development, maintenance, updating, and writing of the website, newsletter, publications, social media, and other materials. This role serves as liaison with media relations, and coordinates with the university on communications activities to ensure a consistent and efficient approach to events, initiatives, outreach and communication
Position Duties:
- Produce and optimize design, readability, and utility of two monthly newsletters for cancer control and clinical stakeholders.
- Provide updates to Cancer Awareness Toolkits by reviewing evidence from the last three years in the scientific literature, guidelines, reports, and coordinating with relevant national organizations; update toolkits using the WordPress application.
- Oversee overall social media strategy by designing and producing social media content and scheduling twice-daily social media messaging to increase dissemination of public service messaging and technical assistance resources nationally.
- Create communication templates, presentations, press releases and other materials as models for state comprehensive cancer control programs to adapt.
- Manage and update the Technical Assistance Program ( TAP website) using wordpress including running website analytics and creating strategies for improved accuracy and utility.
- Edit and review content, including guides, toolkits and online training content.
- Perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
- Ability to create strategic and evidence-based social media campaigns, design and maintain web site content, design graphics, and create communication templates
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Proactive work ethic with ability to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and adaptability
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong time management and planning skills
- Ability to work well independently without frequent oversight
- Strong ability to produce visual and written communication products
- Knowledge of relevant software, including Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and Google Workspace, Smartsheets, and Wordpress
GW Staff Approach to Pay
How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Family Comm, Mktg & Media
Sub-Family Communications and Public Relations
Stream Individual Contributor
Level Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status Hybrid
Telework: Yes
Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status. This position is a grant-funded position. Continuation of the position is contingent on grant funding.
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: S014096
Job Open Date: 03/24/2026
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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