Senior Communications Associate

George Washington University, United States

Updated: 7 days ago
Location: Washington, PENNSYLVANIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 30 Apr 2024

Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW


Job Description Summary:
The Office of Communications and Marketing (OCM) develops and implements strategy and tactics for showcasing and raising the visibility of the university’s experts, initiatives, and accomplishments. It manages media inquiries and interviews with senior university leadership, provides internal communications expertise, and produces print and online publications to showcase the university.
OCM is currently seeking a Senior Communications Associate to support internal communications of various administrative units as well as crisis communications and issues management. The individual in this role will join a team of skilled internal communications professionals who communicate important announcements and updates with the university community.
The Senior Communications Associate:
  • Leads the development and execution of communications plans and materials in coordination with colleagues in OCM and offices across campus.
  • Researches, writes, edits, and distributes communications to internal audiences in support of strategic objectives and furthering the university’s mission.
  • Develops and maintains communications protocols and plans for emergencies and crises and supports rapid-response communications in such situations.
  • Participates in ongoing issues management efforts by identifying, monitoring, and responding to reputation issues.
  • Serves as the lead in managing the operation of the university’s central mass email system.


Additional responsibilities may include tracking and responding to inquiries from constituencies, preparing reports, and coordinating with communications and marketing colleagues on the development and implementation of strategies, tactics, and initiatives.
Performs 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.
Minimum Qualifications:

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 writing and editing skills.
  • Experience in communications at a university, nonprofit, or large matrixed organization.
  • Experience in rapid-response communications during emergencies or crises.
  • Experience with mass email systems.
  • Ability to multitask, remain organized, think critically, prioritize tasks and work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience interacting with members of leadership and ability to make communications recommendations, persuade, and find solutions to problems.
Typical Hiring Range $64,483.58 - $88,679.60 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

II. JOB DETAILS


Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: External Relations
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, 8:30am - 5pm
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.


  • Provide three writing samples (e.g., communications plans, messages, published content, memos, etc.) that demonstrate your relevant communications experience and submit them in the applicant documents section.
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: S012964
Job Open Date: 04/15/2024
Job Close Date: 04/30/2024
If temporary, grant 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/Affirmative Action 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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