Communications and Marketing Coordinator

Dartmouth College

Hanover (NH)

Hybrid

USD 35,000 - 60,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking a Communications and Marketing Coordinator for the DCAL portfolio. The role focuses on developing web content, managing social media, and coordinating design, print, and events.

You will support strategic plans and outreach to highlight teaching and learning innovations while promoting wellbeing and inclusion. This is a 0.5 FTE term position, hybrid on campus with monthly in-person expectations, requiring collaboration with Dartmouth leaders, faculty, and community

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in communications or related field.
3–5 years of communications experience or equivalent.
Outstanding writing skills across formats.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Familiarity with FERPA and confidentiality regulations.
Ability to engage across the Dartmouth community to promote goals.

Responsibilities

Develops web content and oversees social media, design and print activities, and marketing events.
Contributes to DCAL’s strategic communication plans and outreach strategies.
Ensures messaging aligns with brand guidelines and accessibility standards.
Collaborates with staff and partners to advance teaching, learning, and student wellbeing.

Skills

Outstanding writing

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Multiple priorities

Creative problem solving

FERPA familiarity

Collaboration

Diversity inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Experience in higher education communications

Tools

Wordpress

Drupal

MailChimp

Airtable

Job description

Communications and Marketing Coordinator

This position is a 24-month term position.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Position Information

Posting date 06/19/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 1129352

Position Title

Position Title Communications and Marketing Coordinator

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum Please Inquire.

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum Please Inquire.

Union Type

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Part time w/end date

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 20

Schedule

This is a 0.5 FTE , 2-year position with the possibility of renewal. This position is hybrid as defined by Dartmouth policy with an expectation of being on campus 3-4 days per month with possible additional required presence for departmental events.

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid

Is this a term position?

Is this a term position? Yes

If yes, length of term in months.

If yes, length of term in months. 24

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

The Communications and Marketing Coordinator at the Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning ( DCAL ) is responsible for the overall communications and marketing of the learning innovation portfolio. This includes developing web content, overseeing social media, design and print activities, and marketing events. In concert with other center staff and partners, the Coordinator contributes to DCAL’s overall strategic communication plans and oversees outreach strategies to promote excellence in teaching learning, Dartmouth’s commitment to academic innovation, and supporting mental health and wellbeing.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Bachelors degree in communications or related field
3-5 years of experience required (or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Outstanding writing skills in a variety of communication formats
Excellent organizational, planning, and decision-making skills
High level of interpersonal skills to effectively interact with potential partners and collaborators and to engage in outreach as representative of DCAL
Ability to manage multiple priorities and to be flexible and collaborative in a dynamic environment
Ability to engage in creative problem solving and troubleshooting to meet diverse organizational needs across communications and events
Tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive or confidential matters
Ability to work across the Dartmouth community, including senior leaders, faculty, staff and community organizations to promote strategic communications and marketing goals
Familiarity with confidentiality regulations including FERPA
Commitment to inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse institution

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree or more advanced degree in communications or related field; professional experience (7+ years) in communications, marketing, or project management is considered equivalent qualifications
Familiarity with D-CAL’s programs and practices
Experience managing websites (Wordpress and Drupal), mailing programs (MailChimp), and event databases (Airtable)
Demonstrated experience working with Universal Design for Learning, faculty/educational development, and working in higher education

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries 4279431144272184715_1752649751_1331_2_emailaddress@zed.zed

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact Phone Number kyle.m.hastbacka@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Mike Goudzwaard, Associate Director of Learning Innovation

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

Establishes and implements a comprehensive strategic communications plan aligned with DCAL’s innovation portfolio, programs, and the priorities of the institution

Develops compelling, on‑brand content for websites, news stories, newsletters, social media, video, spotlights, infographics, and presentations, consistently applying best practices in educational development communications to this work, along with considerations for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Designs tests (i.e., A/B testing) to improve the performance of website content, institutional messages, and other materials

Ensures that all messages, reports, newsletters, websites, and other materials, including verbal and visual content, adhere to Dartmouth’s brand guidelines and are in the preferred voice of the DCAL

Acts as primary copy editor for web and newsletter content using Dartmouth style guidelines

Event Marketing and Tracking

Provides support for event postings on DCAL’s event system for innovation initiatives, cross‑posting on relevant calendars, send reminders, survey’s, and collect event data
Supports the function and improvements to DCAL’s event system to support the work of the Center and strategic goals

Website Management

Maintains and updates DCAL and teaching and learning resources websites, including posting news stories, developing content, and a UDL workbook
Writes engaging website content, including Q&A‑style interviews, feature stories, case studies, and news items
Conducts content audits, creates site maps, migrates content, and performs other web‑related duties

Coordination and Collaboration

Collaborates with colleagues in the DCAL and partners to collect and modify content for newsletters
Engages with stakeholders to update content on websites, develop accessible and user‑friendly architecture, and make all content accessible, including PDFs
Coordinates with the Office of Communications to develop a library of images to support Dartmouth‑wide messaging about teaching and learning

Analysis

Provides reports on newsletter, social media, and website performance that analyze available metrics such as open rates and engagement, among other factors, making recommendations and conducting tests to improve performance

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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