Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University’s Career Center seeks a Marketing and Communications Coordinator to support student career readiness through proactive marketing, outreach, and employer engagement. You will supervise interns, develop social media content, and manage events such as career fairs and internships, reporting to the Marketing & Communications Specialist.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in communications; familiarity with CMS, video content, and digital marketing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; foreign equivalent or higher.
• Two (2) years of full‑time professional experience in communications, marketing, or public relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage front‑line marketing and communications for the Career Center, including career programming and job fairs.
• Supervise and mentor student interns; assist in recruiting, hiring, and training interns.
• Develop social media strategy with intern team; produce online, print, web, and video content.
• Keep the Career Center website up to date; write/edit content within the CMS.
• Disseminate internal communications and coordinate with campus partners to raise visibility.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Job Description - Marketing & Communications Coordinator (2602698)

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Who We Are

We, the Division of Student Affairs, are a student-focused organization that aims to empower student success and support personal development. We act daily to create, enhance, and sustain a culture of respect and inclusion in the workplace, focusing on equity and justice in its many forms, including racial, social, and environmental justice. We intentionally and relentlessly pursue excellence through introspection, vulnerability, empathy, compassion, learning, and courage. We value our internal and external partnerships as vital drivers of the ambitious goals we pursue. We celebrate and take pride in the following:

• Named one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” by Diverse Magazine.
• Serving a highly diverse student body ( click here for more information).
• Leading the way as the #1 ranked institution in the AAU and #3 of all colleges and universities nationally in fostering our students' social mobility.
• Awarded multiple distinctions including philanthropic awards and research grants in experiential learning and career development, voter engagement, student engagement, health and wellness practices, and quality of residential life.

Click here for more about Student Affairs.

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume)

Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Two (2) years of full‑time professional experience working in communications, marketing, or public relations (student experience may be considered). Experience creating content for web, email, and social media platforms. Occasionally moves materials, equipment, or cameras weighing up to 50 pounds across campus.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Experience advising or supervising college students. Experience with video production and video editing, photography and/or interactive media. Experience with digital marketing and communications strategies. Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud or similar design platforms. Experience developing social media content. Supervisory experience (supervision of students may be considered). Experience interacting with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff.

Brief Description of Duties

The Career Center seeks a Marketing and Communications Coordinator committed to supporting the professional development and career readiness of college students. This dynamic role calls for a proactive, self‑directed professional who can manage multiple projects and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail, and who takes initiative in generating ideas and driving projects forward. Strong interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills are essential.

The Coordinator executes creative, front‑line marketing and communications for the Career Center — including career programming, job and internship fairs, and employer and alumni engagement activities — while supervising and mentoring student interns. This position reports to the Career Center Marketing and Communications Specialist.

Communications/Marketing

• Working with a team of interns to support marketing/outreach. Assist in the development of social media strategy in collaboration with the intern team. Assist in the development and production of online, print, web, and video content. Generate marketing material/collateral. Ensure content of the Center’s website is up to date; write new content, edit existing content within CMS. Generate activity reports to analyze marketing effectiveness.

Internship Supervision

• Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising undergraduate and graduate marketing, graphics, and communications interns. Liaise with faculty sponsors to support student achievement of learning objectives.

Project Support

• Assist in disseminating internal communications with key messages and talking points. Develop cooperative relationships within the Stony Brook community and externally to identify opportunities that advance major career development & experiential education news and accomplishments. Participate in College and University‑wide initiatives to enhance Career Center visibility and awareness throughout the University and beyond.

Professional Development and Committee Involvement

• Participates in opportunities that promote their learning, growth, and development (i.e., classes, training, committees, webinars).
• Contributes to the Division of Student Affairs and Stony Brook University by attending and/or supporting events, activities, and programs sponsored by areas within and outside the Office of Student Life (i.e., campus‑wide traditions, events, and programs).
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
• Evening and weekend work will be required at times.

Special Notes

This is a full‑time appointment. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Salary

$60,000 + $4,000 Location Pay = $64,000 Total Compensation. In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.

Essential Position

This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

Sponsorship

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Diversity Statement

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Disability Accommodations

If you need a disability‑related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at [phone] or visit OEA .

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Additional Information

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Job Number

2602698

Official Job Title

Community Relations Associate

Job Field

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Schedule

Full‑time

Shift

Day Shift

Shift Hours

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.