• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 12/31/2026
• Hours Per Week: 5
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $36.43 - $40.00

Position Summary

The VHO (Communications and Marketing Specialist) will work within our external affairs team to create written and video content for our social media channels and newsletters with the goal of highlighting Columbia pediatrics expertise and the impact of the care we provide in our community.

Responsibilities

• Writing monthly newsletters.
• Supporting the department’s marketing needs through the creation of Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn content.
• Work with departmental leadership and faculty supervisor to identify marketing needs.
• Create a weekly written marketing plan.
• Incorporate all feedback given by leadership and faculty advisor in a timely fashion.
• Track performance of marketing efforts and adjust strategies.
• Share performance with leadership and faculty advisor and adjust strategies as needed.
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of related experience.
  • Prior experience in marketing, communications, or social media creation preferred.

Other Requirements

• Candidate must Successfully undergo a background check prior to receiving a final offer of employment. All background checks for administrative positions will be initiated centrally by the Columbia University Human Resources Background Check (BGC) Team. In compliance with New York City’s Fair Chance Act (Background checks are completed in two stages): The Pre-Offer: Verifies Education and Employment history Once employment and education credentials have been verified in a Pre-Offer Background Check, the University may extend an offer of employment. If the candidate accepts, the University then conducts a Post-Offer Criminal Background Check. The post-offer: includes criminal and sexual offender background checks.
• HIPAA Privacy and Security Essentials Training

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.