Position Details
Position Details
Advertising/Posting Title Cancer Communications Professional Posting Summary
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 medial 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 (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
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.
Anticipated Pay Range $62,000 - $67,000 Other Information
Driver's license required - to occasionally drive Cancer Center van.
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 FLSA Exempt Union Position Yes, UVMSU
Posting Details
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Open Date 12/22/2025 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled Yes
Our Common Ground Statement
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.
Position Information
Position Title Communcations Generalist PC2 X Posting Number S5880PO Department Vermont Cancer Center/55060 Position Number 00027489 Percent of Full-Time 1.0 Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5 Term (months per year) 12
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