Content Writer, Admissions

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); Remote; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking a part-time, fully remote content creator for Geisel's educational programs. The role focuses on developing engaging content to support recruitment, marketing, and enrollment goals, including student and alumni profiles, program stories, and faculty highlights.

The position runs January through May 2027, approximately 24 hours per week, with a 60% remote schedule. Preference is given to candidates with 3-5 years in marketing/communications/admissions and a Master's

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in marketing, communications, or admissions.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Significant attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience working with diverse teams and fostering inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging content to support recruitment, marketing, and enrollment goals.
• Create email communications for prospective, admitted, and enrolling students.
• Produce six content pieces monthly (profiles, stories, highlights, event coverage).

Skills

Marketing experience

Independent work

Deadline driven

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Education

Master's degree

Job description

This is a temporary, part-time (60%) remote position working approximately 24 hours per week from January to May 2027. The role is fully remote.

Position Purpose

To develop and produce engaging content that supports recruitment, marketing, and enrollment goals for Geisel's educational programs. Content includes student and alumni profiles, program stories, faculty highlights, and event coverage, as well as email communications that engage prospective, admitted, and enrolling students.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, or admissions, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to take the initiative, work independently, and prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple issues in a complex, fast-paced, and deadline-driven work environment.
• Significant attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience working with diverse teams and fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Creativity, initiative, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
• Evidence of a collaborative style in a project-based setting.
• Ability to manage change and adapt to evolving conditions.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Temporary Part time

Schedule

This is a temporary, part-time (60%) remote position working approximately 24 hours per week from January to May 2027. The role is fully remote.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact for Cover Letter

Department Contact for Cover Letter Courtney Theroux, Director for Enrollment

Contact's Phone Number

Contact's Phone Number

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is a 5-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

Additional Instructions

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Key Accountabilities

Content Development & Enrollment Communications (100%):

• Produces new content for admitted student drip campaigns, including what to expect as a Dartmouth student, required forms, and yield-oriented information to drive enrollment.
• Produces new email content for enrolling student drip campaigns, including onboarding requirements, what to expect before orientation, and newsletters to keep enrolling students engaged and limit attrition rate.
• Produces six content pieces a month, such as: student, alumni, and faculty profiles; career success stories; course and program highlights; and event stories.

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.