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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 as a Communications Specialist
Align your degree to the job description
PERM requires your employer to show your degree field matches the role. A communications degree supports copywriter or PR specialist titles, but a marketing degree alone may trigger an RFE if the posted position specifies journalism or broadcast communications.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Media companies, healthcare systems, and large nonprofits file PERM for communications roles regularly. Search OFLC disclosure data to confirm an employer has certified positions at your level before investing time in their application process.
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Migrate Mate surfaces Communications Specialist listings filtered by employers with green card sponsorship history, so you're not applying blindly. Use it to identify which organizations are actively sponsoring EB-2 and EB-3 petitions for this role category.
Request prevailing wage documentation early
Your employer must pay the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and location before PERM certifies. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify Level II or Level III wages for Communications Specialists in your metro area before salary negotiations.
Understand the PERM recruitment timeline before accepting an offer
PERM requires your employer to run a mandatory recruitment period, file with DOL, and wait for certification before I-140 can be submitted. Total processing from offer to green card approval commonly runs two to four years for workers from most countries.
Document all prior U.S. work authorization periods accurately
If you've held H-1B visa or OPT status, USCIS will review your employment history during I-485 adjudication. Gaps between authorized periods or unauthorized freelance communications work can complicate adjustment of status, so maintain clear records of every position and authorization document.
Green Card Communications Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Communications Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Communications Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as professional roles requiring a bachelor's degree. EB-2 applies when the job requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate the role demands a master's level of expertise. The O*NET profile for Communications Specialists classifies the occupation as requiring a four-year degree, which satisfies EB-3 professional criteria. Your employer's legal team determines which category fits the specific position description.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B grants temporary status for up to six years and is subject to an annual lottery cap. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no renewal requirement. For Communications Specialists from countries like India and China, EB-3 priority date backlogs exist, but workers from most other countries face minimal wait times at the EB-3 level. PERM also binds the role to a specific job description, so your duties must match the certified position.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a supervised recruitment campaign, document that no qualified U.S. workers applied, and submit Form 9089 to DOL. For Communications Specialist roles, the employer must define minimum requirements that match your actual qualifications, not inflate them after the fact. DOL audits roughly 30 percent of PERM applications, so your employer needs thorough records. Certification typically takes six to eighteen months before USCIS can adjudicate the I-140 petition.
How do I find Communications Specialist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most standard job postings don't specify whether an employer will sponsor PERM, so filtering by sponsorship history is more reliable than reading job descriptions alone. Migrate Mate lets you search Communications Specialist roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, removing the guesswork from your search and helping you prioritize applications where sponsorship is a realistic outcome from the start.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I receive my green card?
Yes, if your I-485 has been pending for more than 180 days and you move to a same or similar communications role, AC21 portability lets you change employers without restarting the process. The new position must involve substantially similar duties, which is generally met if both jobs fall under the same SOC code for communications work. Your attorney should file an AC21 letter with USCIS to document the job change and protect your pending case.