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Communications Specialist (Hybrid Opportunity)

Inside Higher Ed, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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Communications Coordinator (Hybrid Opportunity) Stanford Center for Dissemination and Implementation (CDI) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences seeks a full‑time hybrid Communications Coordinator to develop and implement communications and marketing initiatives.

Location:

Stanford Research Park – Hybrid – Tuesdays/Thursdays.

Expected pay range:

$83,673 to $98,852 per annum.

Duties

Translate scientific content to lay audiences.

Execute marketing strategies to meet business objectives.

Implement marketing plans/programs to meet business objectives, including collaboration with internal stakeholders and vendor partners.

Write, edit and schedule marketing communications for web, print, email, online channels in accordance with brand strategy.

Manage design and production of select marketing materials.

Conduct competitive benchmarking and analyze campaign/program/service/event effectiveness to inform strategic marketing direction, product segmentation and customer targeting.

Assess market opportunities and research market trends.

Plan and execute events to support marketing objectives.

Monitor and oversee product/program budgets to meet program goals.

Coordinate vendor estimates and invoice processing.

Other duties may also be assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Skilled at translating scientific or technical content for general audiences.

Demonstrated ability to plan and execute campaigns that raise visibility and strengthen understanding of an organization’s work, ideally within a non‑profit or mission‑driven setting.

Demonstrated experience developing and implementing a communications strategy.

Strong end‑to‑end project management skills.

Proficient across digital, web, print, and social media marketing.

Proven ability to collaborate across multiple program areas and internal stakeholders.

Experience or strong interest in mental health, addiction, health care, or social services.

Agency experience preferred.

Education & Experience (required) Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience; or a combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in marketing, communications, graphic design and/or social media content development strongly desired.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (required)

Previous experience translating scientific or technical content for general audiences.

Previous experience in product, program and/or services marketing.

Ability to work independently to meet expected deadlines and schedules.

Experience with managing projects.

Knowledge of marketing across channels including digital and print.

Familiar with market research and data analysis.

Creative problem solver.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

Constantly perform desk‑based computer tasks.

Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking.

Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand.

Rarely sort/file paperwork.

Working Conditions Occasional work on evenings and weekends.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the university will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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