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Cancer Communications Professional

University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, United States


Cancer Communications Professional
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.

Comfort working with subject matter experts such as health professionals, patients, and scientists.

Other Information

Driver's license required - to occasionally drive Cancer Center van.

Probationary period may be required.

Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non‑exempt position, may result in overtime).

Travel to and from work sites 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.

FLSA: Exempt.

Union Position: Yes, UVMSU.

Job Location: Burlington, Vermont, United States.

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE: 37.5.

Term (months per year): 12.

Pay Range
$62,000 - $67,000

Job Close Date
7/2/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

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