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SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
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.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
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.
- Coordinates research, innovation, and commercialization communications in partnership with the Director of Faculty Innovation & Strategic Partnerships, School of Medicine Marketing & Communications, Advancement, and other university partners.
- Develops communication materials supporting strategic partnerships, innovation initiatives, community outreach, scientific events, and public engagement activities.
- Supports public engagement, scientific outreach, and community-facing initiatives that strengthen awareness of the Department's research and innovation enterprise.
Digital Communications, Publications and Brand Management:
- Provides strategic oversight and ongoing management of the Department's website, social media platforms, newsletters, and other digital communication channels to ensure timely, accurate, and engaging content.
- Produces, edits, publishes, and manages the Department's recurring internal newsletter and leads the creation and launches of a semi-annual external publication that showcases research excellence, innovation, faculty accomplishments, strategic partnerships, and departmental impact.
- Maintains an editorial calendar to coordinate communications across digital platforms, publications, research announcements, faculty accomplishments, recruitment activities, and major departmental events.
- Creates and coordinates written, visual, digital, and multimedia content supporting departmental communications, marketing, recruitment, innovation initiatives, publications, and public engagement.
- Ensures communications align with Washington University branding standards and monitor the effectiveness of digital communications through analytics and continuous improvement.
Executive Communications and Leadership Support:
- Prepares presentations, talking points, annual reports, award nominations, and executive communications that support the Department Chair and departmental leadership.
- Drafts, edits, and coordinates letters of support, nomination letters, award submissions, faculty recognition materials, and other executive correspondence supporting faculty, trainees, and departmental initiatives.
- Develops communications and marketing materials supporting faculty, staff, trainee, and student recruitment and retention.
- Partners with Advancement to develop donor communications, stewardship materials, campaign communications, and other philanthropic engagement resources.
Organizational Leadership:
- Serves as the Department's communications subject matter expert and advisor to departmental leadership regarding strategic communications, marketing, branding, and public engagement.
- Supports issues and crisis communications, when appropriate, in collaboration with institutional communications.
- May supervise communications staff, student workers, interns, or vendors, as assigned.
- Partners with departmental committees and working groups to support communications, public outreach, engagement initiatives, recognition programs, special events, and other strategic priorities, ensuring committee activities align with the Department's mission and communication objectives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
- Ability to move to on and off campus location.
Equipment
- Office equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Progressive Management Responsibility In The Area Of Strategic Communications, Brand Strategy, Issues Management, Public/Media Relations, Marketing, Or Related Field (7 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Analytics, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Office, Newsletter Management, Oral Communications, Organizational Savvy, Photography, Prioritization, Social Media Strategies, Videography, Workload Management, Written Communication
Grade
G13
Salary Range
$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
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
- 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.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
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.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
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.
- Coordinates research, innovation, and commercialization communications in partnership with the Director of Faculty Innovation & Strategic Partnerships, School of Medicine Marketing & Communications, Advancement, and other university partners.
- Develops communication materials supporting strategic partnerships, innovation initiatives, community outreach, scientific events, and public engagement activities.
- Supports public engagement, scientific outreach, and community-facing initiatives that strengthen awareness of the Department's research and innovation enterprise.
Digital Communications, Publications and Brand Management:
- Provides strategic oversight and ongoing management of the Department's website, social media platforms, newsletters, and other digital communication channels to ensure timely, accurate, and engaging content.
- Produces, edits, publishes, and manages the Department's recurring internal newsletter and leads the creation and launches of a semi-annual external publication that showcases research excellence, innovation, faculty accomplishments, strategic partnerships, and departmental impact.
- Maintains an editorial calendar to coordinate communications across digital platforms, publications, research announcements, faculty accomplishments, recruitment activities, and major departmental events.
- Creates and coordinates written, visual, digital, and multimedia content supporting departmental communications, marketing, recruitment, innovation initiatives, publications, and public engagement.
- Ensures communications align with Washington University branding standards and monitor the effectiveness of digital communications through analytics and continuous improvement.
Executive Communications and Leadership Support:
- Prepares presentations, talking points, annual reports, award nominations, and executive communications that support the Department Chair and departmental leadership.
- Drafts, edits, and coordinates letters of support, nomination letters, award submissions, faculty recognition materials, and other executive correspondence supporting faculty, trainees, and departmental initiatives.
- Develops communications and marketing materials supporting faculty, staff, trainee, and student recruitment and retention.
- Partners with Advancement to develop donor communications, stewardship materials, campaign communications, and other philanthropic engagement resources.
Organizational Leadership:
- Serves as the Department's communications subject matter expert and advisor to departmental leadership regarding strategic communications, marketing, branding, and public engagement.
- Supports issues and crisis communications, when appropriate, in collaboration with institutional communications.
- May supervise communications staff, student workers, interns, or vendors, as assigned.
- Partners with departmental committees and working groups to support communications, public outreach, engagement initiatives, recognition programs, special events, and other strategic priorities, ensuring committee activities align with the Department's mission and communication objectives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
- Ability to move to on and off campus location.
Equipment
- Office equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Progressive Management Responsibility In The Area Of Strategic Communications, Brand Strategy, Issues Management, Public/Media Relations, Marketing, Or Related Field (7 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Analytics, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Office, Newsletter Management, Oral Communications, Organizational Savvy, Photography, Prioritization, Social Media Strategies, Videography, Workload Management, Written Communication
Grade
G13
Salary Range
$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
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
- 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.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Communications Director
Document your communications credentials before applying
PERM requires your employer to justify your hiring against a specific job description. Gather evidence that your degree field, years of experience, and any specialized communications certifications match the role's stated minimum requirements exactly, not just generally.
Verify your degree aligns with EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires a U.S. master's degree or foreign equivalent, or a bachelor's with five years of progressive experience. Communications Directors with a journalism or PR bachelor's plus senior leadership experience often qualify, but an official credential evaluation strengthens your case.
Target employers with prior PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Communications Director openings by employers who have sponsored green cards before. Prior PERM activity signals that a company's legal team understands the process and won't back out after offer.
Ask about PERM timing before accepting an offer
PERM labor certification can take 12 to 18 months before an I-140 is even filed. Negotiate the sponsorship start date in your offer letter so the DOL recruitment process begins promptly, not after your first performance review.
Check prevailing wage requirements for your target market
DOL sets four wage levels for PERM-sponsored roles. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the prevailing wage for Communications Director positions in your target city before negotiating salary, ensuring the offer meets DOL minimums or your application stalls.
Understand how your nationality affects priority date wait times
EB-2 and EB-3 green cards are subject to per-country backlogs. Nationals from India and China face multi-year waits even after I-140 approval, while most other nationalities move through the EB-3 queue far faster. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to track your priority date.
Green Card Communications Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Communications Director role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Communications Director positions typically qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on the employer's stated requirements. EB-2 applies when the role requires a master's degree or equivalent, while EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree. O*NET classifies communications management roles as requiring substantial specialized knowledge, which supports specialty occupation arguments during PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status capped at 65,000 per year with a lottery, while EB-2 and EB-3 green cards have no annual lottery and lead to permanent residency. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 filing, and adjustment of status or consular processing can span two to four years total, compared to H-1B approval in a few months.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct a supervised DOL recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. workers applied for the Communications Director role at the offered wage. This includes job postings, newspaper ads, and internal recruitment steps. The employer then submits the PERM application to DOL, and processing currently averages over a year before your I-140 can be filed.
How do I find Communications Director jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship upfront, so filtering by employer sponsorship history is more reliable than keyword searching. Migrate Mate lets you search Communications Director openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, which is a faster way to build a target list than reviewing individual postings manually.
Can I switch jobs while my green card application is in progress?
You can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your priority date is within 180 days of becoming current, under portability rules. The new role must be in the same or similar occupational classification. Switching employers before I-140 approval restarts the PERM process entirely, so timing and the new employer's willingness to continue sponsorship both matter.