Campus Strategic Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Connecticut State Community College; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Retirement plan options

Health insurance choices

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) seeks a Strategic Communications & Marketing Coordinator to join the Manchester campus. This on-site role develops, implements, and evaluates integrated communications and marketing strategies to advance campus priorities and enrollment goals.

Working with campus leadership, Institutional Advancement, and CT State Marketing, you will manage media relations, content, social media, and executive communications, serving CT State Manchester, Middlesex,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriately related field together with two (2) or more years of related experience.
• Experience in journalism, social media and public relations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communications and marketing plans aligned with campus and college priorities.
• Create and manage integrated campaigns supporting enrollment growth, student success, workforce development initiatives, fundraising efforts, community engagement, and events.
• Develop and distribute press releases and maintain relationships with local media.
• Coordinate website content for the campus with CT State Web Services team.
• Write, edit and produce documents supporting campus programs and events.
• Serve as campus communications advisor to leadership for events and outreach.
• Develop written remarks for leadership as needed.
• Advise campus leadership on opportunities to promote the campus.
• Oversee campus social media accounts and engagement strategy.
• Support development of marketing materials, newsletters, and digital communications.
• Coordinate photography, videography, and storytelling to strengthen brand.
• Support campus events, donor engagement, and public-facing initiatives.
• Coordinate with freelancers, contractors or other campus coordinators.

Skills

Journalism

Social media

Public relations

Copy writing

Desktop publishing

Event planning

Photography

Media relations

Presentation skills

Media relationships

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State.

Position Details

Posted: September 25, 2026

Level: Community College Professional 17, 12-month, tenure track position

Employment Type: Standard

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: January 2027

Office Location: CT State Manchester (Great Path, Manchester, CT)

Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote

Supported Campuses: CT State Asnuntuck (Enfield), Manchester (Manchester) and Middlesex (Middletown)

Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Position Summary

The Strategic Communications & Marketing Coordinator is a campus-based communications professional responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating integrated communications and marketing strategies that advance campus priorities. Working collaboratively with campus leadership, Institutional Advancement, and CT State’s Marketing team, the Coordinator develops engagement strategies that strengthen CT State’s reputation, support enrollment and student success initiatives, promote workforce and community partnerships, and increase awareness of campus programs, services, and achievements. The Coordinator serves as the campus communications lead and primary liaison to CT State’s Marketing team, ensuring alignment with institutional branding, messaging, campaigns, and strategic priorities. The position combines strategic communications planning, marketing, media relations, content development, social media, executive communications, and stakeholder engagement to support both campus and statewide objectives. This position will support CT State Manchester, Middlesex, and Asnuntuck campuses.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communications and marketing plans aligned with campus and college priorities
• Create and manage integrated campaigns supporting enrollment growth, student success, workforce development initiatives, fundraising efforts, community engagement, and special events
• Develop and distribute press releases, maintain relationships with local media, respond to media inquiries, and identify opportunities to promote campus achievements and programs. When appropriate, refer media to the CT State Director of Media & Public Relations
• Coordinate creation and updating of website content pertaining to the campus and implement updates through the CT State Web Services team
• Write, edit and produce documents such as reports, programs, invitations, fact sheets, flyers or other collateral that support campus programs services and events
• Serve as the campus communications advisor to campus leadership for events, outreach, and campus-based events and initiatives
• Develop written remarks for the Campus President or Institutional Advancement staff, as needed
• Research and advise campus leadership on opportunities to promote the campus
• Oversee campus social media accounts and create content and engagement strategy;
• Support the development of marketing materials, publications, reports, newsletters, digital communications, and promotional collateral
• Coordinate photography, videography, storytelling, and content creation efforts that strengthen institutional visibility and brand awareness
• Support campus events, community outreach activities, donor engagement efforts, and public-facing initiatives that advance institutional goals
• Coordinate with freelancers, contractors or other campus coordinators

Additional responsibilities include

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriately related field together with two (2) or more years of related experience; or a combination of education, experience and training which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Professional practice of journalism, social media and public relations
• Copy writing
• Desktop Publishing
• Event Planning
• Photography
• Media Relations
• Presentation skills
• Have existing media relationships, or proven ability to establish those relationships, though demonstrated professional practice of social media and public relations
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience crafting communication materials for senior and executive administrators
• Experience developing visual presentations
• Experience serving and supporting populations historically excluded and marginalized in higher education

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $72,097 approximate annual

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Important Notes

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered
• Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline. The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not