Strategic Communications & Events Lead

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Advancement Careers is seeking a Communications and Events Specialist to plan and execute internal and external events, manage digital content, and support CME activities within the Department of Surgery Chair’s Office.

The role collaborates with faculty leaders to ensure accurate content, budget control, and regulatory compliance while delivering high-quality events on-site with some telework flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, Business, Marketing or similar.
• 2 years’ experience involving public contact such as sales promotion, communication/media, event production, or in the hospitality industry.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare communications that translate complex information for general audiences.
• Experience with common web-design platforms and managing social content.
• Experience with live event production and working in an academic medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage communications and digital presence for the department.
• Coordinate and execute department-wide events, conferences, and CME-related activities.
• Oversee Grand Rounds program planning, CME credit administration, and speaker support.
• Assist with special projects and department initiatives as needed.
• Provide on-site event management, attendee communications, and AV/logistics support.

Skills

Public contact experience

Event production

Hospitality industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, Business, Marketing or similar

Job description

UW Advancement Careers is seeking a Communications and Events Specialist to plan and execute internal and external events, manage digital content, and support CME activities within the Department of Surgery Chair’s Office.

The role collaborates with faculty leaders to ensure accurate content, budget control, and regulatory compliance while delivering high-quality events on-site with some telework flexibility.