Communications Specialist

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 59,300 - 74,200; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College seeks a Communications Specialist in Hanover, NH to manage external communications and support departmental initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and organizational skills preferred.

The position involves generating and managing content for various channels, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring effective communication across projects. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential for candidates.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in communications or related field.
• Experience in journalism or public relations with media publishing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage external communications and provide operational support.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and maintain content for communication channels.
• Generate high-quality presentation materials for meetings.

Skills

Strong communications skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, English, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Position: Communications Specialist

Location: Hanover, NH

Salary Range: $59,300 - $74,200

Employment Status: Regular Full Time, Exempt, 12 months per year, 40 hours per week, Onsite only.

Position Purpose

As part of the Project Management team, the Communications Specialist actively manages the department’s external communications and provides operational support services for a variety of additional department needs and initiatives. This position works with key internal and external stakeholders to effectively communicate project and program information, goals, and messages across a variety of channels.

Dartmouth’s Campus Services division is responsible for planning, design, construction and operation of Dartmouth’s buildings, campus landscape and infrastructure. The facilities include over 5 million square feet in 165 buildings, serving students, faculty, staff and a wide range of academic, research, administrative, athletic and residential spaces.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, English, or related field, with at least 3‑5 years of relevant experience.
• Four years of experience in journalism, public relations, business administration, marketing, or related field, with experience posting and publishing through print and electronic media, including content management.
• Strong communications, analytical and organizational skills necessary to manage and coordinate a variety of tasks.
• Experience working in an academic environment is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with building construction and maintenance practices, including bidding, contracting, accounting and insurance.
• Ability to be mentally nimble and decisive in a fast‑paced, complex environment.
• Excellent organization and time‑management skills with great attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with facilities work control systems and standard business applications.
• Highly developed confidentiality, tact, judgment and initiative.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Cloud, website content management, photography & videography, and social media management.

Responsibilities

• Generate, edit, proofread, assess, and maintain written and multimedia content for Project Management communications channels, including the department website, annual report, social media, PowerPoint presentations, employee announcements and SMS notifications.
• Collaborate with Dartmouth’s Office of Communications to share compelling content about Capital Projects for articles, videos, and integrated multimedia and social media opportunities.
• Amplify and reshare relevant content published by Dartmouth’s news and communications teams.
• Field inquiries from The Dartmouth and other media and coordinate responses with appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain website content management system updates in partnership with Dartmouth Web Services.
• Collaborate with project management staff to generate timely project impact notifications such as initial Work Notices, VoxDaily updates, and utility shutdown requests. Assist with materials for informational and directional signage related to construction projects.
• Assess communications efforts and report on stakeholder engagement semi‑annually.
• Produce high‑quality presentation materials for meetings and visual applications such as planning & zoning board presentations or building lobby display monitors.
• Support, prepare, and coordinate materials for conference presentations, industry publications, and award submissions, collaborating with design consultants and external vendors.
• Monitor department email accounts and prepare responses to feedback directed at the department.
• Work closely with Campus Services communications team and the College Office of Communications to ensure functional alignment.
• Proofread and format department content, including procedural manuals, policies, reports, and other relevant content.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with senior leaders, faculty, staff, students, and other members of the College community.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Background Check

Employment 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 or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant. Background check information will be used confidentially and non‑discriminatorily.

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.

Culture and Employee Belonging

• Demonstrates commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications.
• Participates in division‑wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependable, Inclusive, Considerate, Vulnerability, and Respect).
• Will foster a growth mindset in increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the division.
• Collaborates on other DEI‑related initiatives within the division and College.
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others in an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.