George Washington University

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Posting Details I. JOB OVERVIEW Job Description Summary: The Office of Communications and Marketing is comprised of a high-performing team responsible for advancing the university's reputation and telling GW's story through a diverse array of university channels, including digital and web properties and publications, multimedia and web properties, creative services, publications, media relations and paid marketing efforts across the university. This office drives the strategy and tactics for highlighting and raising the visibility of the university's experts, initiatives, and accomplishments. The Director, Communications and Marketing for the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) position will develop and execute a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy to advance the school's strategic priorities and elevate its reputation and visibility through engagement with key stakeholders. This position will report directly to GW's Vice President of Communications and Marketing and work closely with the SEAS Interim Dean. This is a management position at the university that, in addition to leading a work unit, leads and supervises staff directly, makes hiring decisions, provides coaching, training, and mentoring, manages performance, and determines future staffing needs. This position will be responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive, strategic communications and marketing plan that advances the priorities and goals of the school and serves to engage current and prospective students, faculty, staff, peer institutions, alumni, and prospective donors. This position is a strategic partner to the Interim Dean and collaborates with members of the school's senior leadership team to elevate their reputation and rankings, build brand awareness, recruit, and retain a highly qualified and diverse student body, and strengthen affinity to the school among alumni and prospective donors. This position will help shape and iterate SEAS messaging across all school platforms, communications channels, and marketing products, emphasising SEAS's competitive advantages and differentiated value proposition while ensuring the brand is consistently conveyed to stakeholders. The position will work closely with GW Communications and Marketing (research communications, media relations, university news, creative services, etc.) to promote SEAS internally and externally. This position will also provide communications and marketing guidance and support to SEAS academic chairs and directors, as well as the enrollment, admissions, research and development, and alumni relations teams. This position will maintain strategic oversight of the SEAS web and social media presence as well as the development of ad campaigns, print and digital marketing materials, multimedia programming, and digital newsletters. This position will also work with the SEAS Interim Dean on critical internal communications as well as speeches, talking points, and video content to engage and inform key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: • Management of Strategic Communication Channels. • Website Development and Management. • Collaboration and Coordination with External Partners and Key Stakeholders. • Reporting and Analysis. • Media Relations and Crisis Communications. • Supporting Internal Communications. • Support the Interim Dean. • Events Communications Leadership and Support. • Print and digital publication production. • Admissions Communications and Marketing Strategy. • Alumni and Development Communications and Marketing Partnerships. Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 8 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 6 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Prior experience as a journalist and/or command over a wide range of specialty areas-strategic communications, social media strategy, marketing, multimedia, programming, leadership communications, and public relations-strongly preferred. • Experience leading a communications team is desired. • Experience working in an academic setting is also preferred, as well as experience leading and/or working on a multi-functional communications and marketing team. • Strong understanding of digital media and website management. Expertise in state-of-the-art digital marketing techniques is a plus. • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. • Experience implementing and developing new systems and/or programs and executing strategies is preferred. • Experience working with and managing vendors, as well as their work, is desired. • Experience developing and coordinating customized multi-channel campaigns for individual programs is a plus. • Experience working within a higher education environment and leading matrix staff located in multiple sites is preferred. • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, self-motivated, and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines. • Ability to work effectively under pressure, ambiguity, and conflicting goals. • Ability to interact effectively with a diverse population at all levels, facilitate decision-making and conflict resolution, maintain a positive and constructive demeanor, treating all staff, students, faculty, and vendors with professionalism, courtesy, and respect. • Initiative-taker, results-oriented leader. Hiring Range $120,862.67 - $169,137.25 GW Staff Approach to Pay How is pay for new employees determined at GW? Healthcare Benefits GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs. II. JOB DETAILS Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College/School/Department: External Relations Family Comm, Mktg & Media Sub-Family Communications and Public Relations Stream Management Level Level 3 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Hours Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes Employee Onsite Status Hybrid Telework: Yes Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status Internal Applicants Only? No Posting Number: S013938 Job Open Date: 12/05/2025 Job Close Date: If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.