Student Communications & Marketing Specialist III_Non FWS

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Position Information

Position Title: Student Communications & Marketing Specialist III_Non FWS

Level of Support: Student Support III

Position Type: Non-FWS

Number of Openings: 3

Work Hours: During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm), Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)

Wage Per Hour: 21.00

Division/School: Milken Institute School of Public Health

Department Name: 870111 GWSPH COMM MEDIA RELATIONS & MKTG

Department Bio: The GWSPH Communications Office coordinates the marketing, communication and events of Milken Institute School of Public Health. We develop and implement initiatives that bring together the stories of our diverse people and programs, and represent the many ways the school is advancing the health of our local, national, and global communities.

Position Specific Summary
The goal of this position is to train and integrain Milken Institute School of Public Health students as an integral part of our institutional and Dean Channel social media presence. With more than 33,000+ social media followers across our accounts, you would be a critical messenger on today's pressing public health issues. The core responsibility of this position is to translate GWSPH research to social media as well as create admissions and prospective student focused content through static image posts, eye-catching infographics, and short-form video content. Positions will have particular "Beats" like Research, Student Services, and other storytelling and pitching narrative lanes.

You do not need advanced video or photography skills to apply. If you are comfortable creating content for Instagram, LinkedIn etc, you are qualified.

Responsibilities include creating, scheduling, and posting content across GWSPH social media channels, including the Dean's channel; collaborating with Communications staff to develop content; preparing regular data analytics reports; and attending weekly editorial meetings.

Standard Position Description
The student will manage and/or design marketing and communication strategies and content for departments and/or special events. Tasks may include: Planning, creating, managing and executing marketing plans and campaigns, website resources, digital content and design, and/or managing of social media accounts. While completing work with a high degree of discretion, the student will work within organization marketing standards and guidelines. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes
Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Inclusion, Technology and Data, Career Development

Required Qualifications
Previous skills, training, or experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

You are interested in increasing awareness about pressing public health topics for diverse audiences;

You are excited about advancing your communication skills;

You are a masters level student at GWSPH who can speak to your experiences on camera

Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date: 07/22/2026

Job Close Date: 08/21/2026

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom

Work Type Designation: Hybrid (mixture of in-person and virtual work)

Hiring Manager Name: Sarah Crozier

Sample Post
Create a sample Instagram infographic, video or post design that translates a recent Research Impact ( https://publichealth.gwu.edu/research-impact ) highlight for social media. Please include a sample caption, as well. Get creative!

EEO Statement
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.

For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

Background Check

In this position, the student will not perform any functions and/or have access to any financially, safety, or security sensitive items listed above. - Background check not required.

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