Health Communications Associate (Temporary)

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 10/30/26
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building: Wallach Hall
• Salary Range: $66,300 – $70,000

position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Engagement, theHealth CommunicationsAssociate contributes to the coordination, execution, maintenance, and project management of communications for Columbia Health-Columbia University’s student health services serving the Morningside, Manhattanville, and select affiliate campuses. This role exercises independent decision-making to guide and help advance communications deliverables across a range of service areas, including medical services, mental health, disability access, health promotion, student health insurance, sexual violence prevention, and organizational initiatives.

This is an essential staff, on-site, six-month temporary role. Please note that visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.

Responsibilities

• General Communications (40%)

  • Preparingnew staffwelcome kit, including email and website updates
  • Triaging incoming communications requests and monitoring student media
  • Liaising with on- and off-campus vendors (print, custom materials, signage, etc.)
  • Review and update onsite signage in conjunction with the Facilities Manager
  • Provide copy-editing support, link and QR code function checking for digital and print deliverables
  • Support the departmental editorial calendar

  Digital Communications (35%)

  • Updating website content and digital signage
  • Designing and deploying email communications (Mailchimp)
  • Maintaining the Columbia Health Creative Catalog
  • Support divisional and department social media content

  Outreach & Events (20%)

  • Supporting outreach and promotional efforts through school- and University-wide channels
  • RepresentingColumbia Health at student facing events and tabling sessions
  • Supporting new student orientation
  • Assistingwith all aspects of internal and external event and meeting logistics (in person and virtual, includingwebinars)
  • Taking inventory of marketing materials and office supplies

  Perform other duties as assigned (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or its equivalent experience.

• 0-2 years of direct experiencein communications, marketing, public affairs, or very closely related roles.

• Website management experience, including editing and publishing via a CMS.

• Email marketing experience.

• Strong organizational and project tracking skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

• Experience coordinating with external vendors, including print, creative, or technical partners.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex topics for student audiences.

• Comfortrepresentingan organizationat outreach, tabling, and expo-style events.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, andanticipateneeds across concurrent projects.

• Commitment to advancing student health and well-beingand contributing to a collaborative, supportive organizational culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience withhealth communications, health promotion, or well-being related topics.

• Experience withgraphic design and video editing tools(e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, iMovie).

• Experience using PowerAutomate, Microsoft Forms, or similar workflow tools.

• Formalproject management experienceor training.

• Demonstrated experience in higher education or non-profit organizations.

• Direct experience with Drupal, Mailchimp, Zoom/Teams, and similar systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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