Strategic Communications & Partnerships Lead

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York is seeking a Communications and Partnerships Specialist to support CICET’s communications, digital content, and partner engagement across internal and external audiences.

The role emphasizes translating scientific information into accessible content, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and advancing institutional priorities through stories, newsletters, events, and donor communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus four years of related experience required.
• Preferred: five or more years in communications, project management, science communications, healthcare, higher education, nonprofit, or related research settings.
• Experience drafting content for web, newsletters, social media, and executive communications.

Responsibilities

• Draft and coordinate CICET content for newsletters, website updates, faculty announcements, event descriptions, award announcements, recruitment materials, partnership communications, and institutional updates.
• Translate scientific and programmatic information into clear language for broad audiences including faculty, trainees, prospective recruits, collaborators, and donors.
• Coordinate with CUIMC Communications to identify opportunities for stories, media coverage, newsletters, and broader institutional visibility.
• Support content development related to CICET programs, funding opportunities, fellowships, faculty recruitment, and institutional priorities.

Skills

Strong writing

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Communications strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

LinkedIn

Job description

Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York is seeking a Communications and Partnerships Specialist to support CICET’s communications, digital content, and partner engagement across internal and external audiences.

The role emphasizes translating scientific information into accessible content, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and advancing institutional priorities through stories, newsletters, events, and donor communications.