Unit​/Program Communicator

Unit/Program Communicator 1

School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, at Stanford University’s School of Medicine, is a world-leading department that offers comprehensive training and perioperative patient care, pain management, and critical care medicine as well as cutting‑edge research, encompassing a wide spectrum of programs in basic, translational, clinical, health services and medical education.

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine is seeking a Unit/Program Communicator 1 to support the design, creation, and development of communications deliverables to execute on a unit or program communication strategy. This role supports the Communication Manager in execution, expanding capacity to deliver timely, high‑quality communications while maintaining strategic and brand alignment. The primary priority is supporting departmental promotion and relationship‑building, including coordination and drafting of internal and external communications.

A secondary priority is branding and brand stewardship, ensuring consistent messaging, visual identity, and adherence to institutional communications guidelines. The role also supports maintaining core communications systems and platforms—such as event calendars and mailing lists—to enable effective outreach and engagement across departmental channels.

At Stanford University School of Medicine, the work we do touches the lives of those today and tomorrow. Through education, research, and health care, the School of Medicine improves health through leadership, diversity, collaborative discoveries, and innovation in health care. Whether working in departments with faculty, or in units that support the school, our staff are a part of teams that propel us on our journey toward the future of medicine and Precision Health.

Stanford is rooted in a culture of excellence and values innovation, collaboration, and life‑long learning. To foster the talents and aspirations of our staff, Stanford offers career development programs, competitive pay that reflects market trends, and benefits that increase financial stability and promote healthy, fulfilling lives. An award‑winning employer, Stanford offers an exceptional setting for professionals looking to advance their careers.

The School of Medicine and the Department of Anesthesia are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for its faculty, staff, residents, postdocs, and fellows. We aim to recruit, support, retain, and promote diversity in our department.

For more information on our department, please see our website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

• Assist and support day‑to‑day activities for communications deliverables and efforts.
• Identify, vet, and draft materials and information to be used in department communications across all channels, including alumni communications, social media, and websites.
• Support the maintenance and application of communications guidelines and regulations within the department to support branding and outreach goals.
• Maintain and support the department’s communications systems and platforms, including event calendars, mailing lists, social media scheduling, and related tools.
• Oversee and/or perform duties associated with scheduling, organizing, and operating complex events or seminars, including arranging vendor services, overseeing the production and distribution of materials, administering logistics, and managing events within budget.

Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated planning and/or project management and organizational skills.
• May demonstrate proficiency and creative or technical ability in a particular field.
• Ability to be self‑directed and take initiative.

• Constantly perform desk‑based computer tasks.
• Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking.
• Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand.
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