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Communications and Marketing Manager, SMPA & TSPPPA

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Nov 06, 2025

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	Communications and Marketing develops and implements strategies and tactics for showcasing and raising the visibility of the university's experts, initiatives, and accomplishments. It manages media inquiries and interviews with senior university leadership and produces print and online publications to showcase the university. George Washington University is seeking a Communications and Marketing Manager, SMPA & TSPPPA, to support the strategic priorities of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences' ( CCAS) School of Media and Public Affairs and Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration. Responsibilities Include: The Communications and Marketing Manager, SMPA & TSPPPA position is responsible for executing a comprehensive communications and marketing plan that advances the priorities and goals of the schools and serves to engage current and prospective students, faculty, staff, alumni, and peer institutions. The manager reports to the CCAS Communications and Marketing Executive Director while serving as a strategic partner to the directors of the two schools to build brand awareness, elevate reputation and rankings, recruit and retain a highly-qualified and diverse student body, and strengthen affinity among alumni and prospective donors. The manager will help shape and iterate messaging across communications channels, including social media, websites, newsletters, and marketing collateral. The position will also work with the school's senior leadership on messaging and critical internal communications, as well as speeches, talking points, and video content to engage and inform key stakeholders. The manager will also build and maintain close relationships with faculty to identify and promote high-impact research and innovations in the classroom. 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 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. 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 writing and editing skills. Experience with strategic communications, social media outreach, marketing campaigns, multimedia, programming, leadership communications, and working in an academic setting is strongly preferred.
Hiring Range	$64,483.58 - $88,679.60
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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:	Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS)
Family	Comm, Mktg & Media
Sub-Family	Communications and Public Relations
Stream	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday through Friday, 9:00 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:	S013901
Job Open Date:	11/05/2025
Job Close Date:	11/12/2025
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.