Cancer Communications Professional
The University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, United States
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Vermont is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.
Responsibilities
Provide specialized multimedia services and perform marketing, public relations, and design functions to maximize the reach of existing University of Vermont Cancer Center communications initiatives. Develop concepts, strategies, goals, and objectives associated with building the UVM Cancer Center’s (UVMCC) brand and expanded brand reach. Collaborate to expand and maintain communication initiatives across various platforms including e-newsletters, web (Drupal 10), print communications, and social media channels. Work collaboratively, with limited supervision, with internal and external teams to ensure consistency and quality of production materials and provide public relations assistance specific to the UVMCC. Use creativity to design, produce and place branded materials. Use independent judgement in prioritizing work and applying methods and make recommendations for updated tools and techniques where appropriate, incorporating an understanding of other job areas. Analyze and resolve issues by drawing from prior experiences.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two to four years’ experience required. Demonstrated experience performing a variety of tasks associated with graphic design, web editing, and producing/creating digital and print materials for marketing and public relations efforts. Previous experience working in a team‑based environment.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience preferred with shooting and editing videos for social media and other platforms. Attention to detail and quality control, including proofreading, preferred. Comfort working with subject matter experts such as health professionals, patients, and scientists.
Salary
Anticipated Pay Range $62,000 - $67,000
Other Information
Driver’s license required – to occasionally drive Cancer Center van.
Special Conditions
Special Conditions: A probationary period may be required, occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non‑exempt position, may result in overtime), travel to and from worksites required, this position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, background check required for this position.
Employment Status
FLSA Exempt
Union
Union Position Yes, UVMSU
Position Details
Position Title: CommuncationsGeneralist PC2 X
Posting Number: S5880PO
Department: Vermont Cancer Center/55060
Position Number: 00027489
Percent of Full-Time: 1.0
Standard Hours: 37.5
Term (months per year): 12
Open Until Filled: Yes
Open Date: 12/22/2025
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The University of Vermont is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.
Responsibilities
Provide specialized multimedia services and perform marketing, public relations, and design functions to maximize the reach of existing University of Vermont Cancer Center communications initiatives. Develop concepts, strategies, goals, and objectives associated with building the UVM Cancer Center’s (UVMCC) brand and expanded brand reach. Collaborate to expand and maintain communication initiatives across various platforms including e-newsletters, web (Drupal 10), print communications, and social media channels. Work collaboratively, with limited supervision, with internal and external teams to ensure consistency and quality of production materials and provide public relations assistance specific to the UVMCC. Use creativity to design, produce and place branded materials. Use independent judgement in prioritizing work and applying methods and make recommendations for updated tools and techniques where appropriate, incorporating an understanding of other job areas. Analyze and resolve issues by drawing from prior experiences.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two to four years’ experience required. Demonstrated experience performing a variety of tasks associated with graphic design, web editing, and producing/creating digital and print materials for marketing and public relations efforts. Previous experience working in a team‑based environment.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience preferred with shooting and editing videos for social media and other platforms. Attention to detail and quality control, including proofreading, preferred. Comfort working with subject matter experts such as health professionals, patients, and scientists.
Salary
Anticipated Pay Range $62,000 - $67,000
Other Information
Driver’s license required – to occasionally drive Cancer Center van.
Special Conditions
Special Conditions: A probationary period may be required, occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non‑exempt position, may result in overtime), travel to and from worksites required, this position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, background check required for this position.
Employment Status
FLSA Exempt
Union
Union Position Yes, UVMSU
Position Details
Position Title: CommuncationsGeneralist PC2 X
Posting Number: S5880PO
Department: Vermont Cancer Center/55060
Position Number: 00027489
Percent of Full-Time: 1.0
Standard Hours: 37.5
Term (months per year): 12
Open Until Filled: Yes
Open Date: 12/22/2025
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