Responsibilities

• Oversees the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic communications, marketing, and branding initiatives for the Department of Neuroscience. Working closely with the Department Chair, faculty, and departmental leadership, this position develops integrated communications that promote research excellence, strengthen the Department's reputation, support faculty and trainee recruitment, advance strategic initiatives, and increase engagement among internal and external stakeholders. Serves as the department's communications subject matter expert and partners with School of Medicine Marketing & Communications, Advancement, Media Relations, and other university stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.
• Strategic Communications Planning and Marketing
• Develops and executes the Department's annual communications and strategic marketing plan aligned with departmental priorities.
• Develops communication plans supporting strategic initiatives, organizational change, faculty recruitment, and major announcements.
• Develops and implements marketing initiatives that strengthen the Department's visibility, supports faculty and trainee recruitment, promotes departmental programs and events, and enhances stakeholder engagement.
• Establishes measurable communication objectives and evaluates the effectiveness of communications and marketing initiatives using analytics and other performance metrics.
• Ensures consistency in departmental messaging, branding, and visual identity across all communication channels.
• Research, Innovation and External Engagement
• Creates and delivers communications that showcase faculty discoveries, scholarly publications, grants, awards, innovation initiatives, and other departmental accomplishments.
• Translates complex neuroscience research and innovation activities into engaging communications tailored for scientific, clinical, industry, donor, alumni, media, community, and public audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Progressive Management Responsibility In The Area Of Strategic Communications, Brand Strategy, Issues Management, Public/Media Relations, Marketing, Or Related Field (7 Years)
• Not Applicable
• A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred

• Master's degree
• Analytics, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Office, Newsletter Management, Oral Communications, Organizational Savvy, Photography, Prioritization, Social Media Strategies, Videography, Workload Management, Written Communication

Benefits

• Personal
• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• Family
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.