Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Dominican University; River Forest (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Dominican University in River Forest, IL is seeking a Marketing and Communications Coordinator to support the Center for Cultural Liberation. The role designs and distributes print and digital materials, retouches images, and manages CCL’s social media and events.

The ideal candidate has experience with Canva, InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Experience with Canva, InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Graphic design major/minor preferred or design portfolio.
• Experience managing social media sites (Instagram, Facebook).
• Experience with event planning and coordination.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and distribute print and digital materials (flyers, newsletter, etc.).
• Retouch and manipulate images.
• Use graphic design software and work with a wide variety of media.
• Assemble presentation materials for CCL staff as needed.
• Manage social media sites to share information about CCL programming.
• Ensure proactive planning, communication and evaluation of Heritage events.
• Participate in planning committee meetings (draft agendas, take notes).
• Serves on CCL planning committees, in collaboration with The Village and TDUS.
• Provides 7-8 hours a week of in-person office hours.
• Performs other duties as requested, delegated, or assigned.

Skills

Canva

InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Social media management

Event planning

Communication skills

Education

Graphic design major/minor

Design portfolio

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Position: Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Location: River Forest, IL

Job Id:2380

# of Openings:1

POSITION: Marketing and Communications Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Center for Cultural Liberation

REPORTS TO: Associate Director

HOURS NEEDED PER WEEK: 10 (fall and spring semesters)

HOURLY RATE: $15.00

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT (APPROXIMATE): August 2026 - May 2027

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES:

To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.

JOB COMPONENTS//PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and distribute print and digital materials (flyers, newsletter, etc.)
• Retouch and manipulate images
• Use graphic design software and work with a wide variety of media
• Assemble presentation materials for CCL staff as needed
• Manage social media sites to share information about CCL programming
• Ensure proactive planning, communication and evaluation of Heritage events
• Participate in planning committee meetings (draft agendas, take notes)
• Serves on CCL planning committees, in collaboration with The Village and TDUS
• Provides 7-8 hours a week of in-person office hours
• Performs other duties as requested, delegated, or assigned

BASIC COMPETENCIES:

• Experience with Canva, InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Graphic design major/minor preferred or design portfolio
• Experience managing social media sites (Instagram, Facebook, Suitable)
• Experience with event planning and coordination
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a changing environment and still meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and follow- up skills
• Dynamic self-starter who takes initiative, is highly reliable and dependable
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic computer skills and proficient use of Microsoft office programs such as Word, Excel and Teams