Strategic Campus Communications & Marketing Lead

Connecticut State Community College; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

CT State Community College is seeking a Strategic Communications & Marketing Coordinator to develop, implement, and evaluate integrated communications strategies for campus priorities. The role collaborates with campus leadership, Institutional Advancement, and CT State’s Marketing team to raise the college’s profile and support enrollment and workforce initiatives.

The coordinator will lead communications across campuses, ensuring brand alignment, managing media relations, and overseeing

Qualifications

• Professional practice of journalism, social media and public relations.
• Copywriting and communications.
• Desktop publishing and design basics.
• Event planning and coordination.
• Photography and visual storytelling.
• Media relations and outreach.
• Strong presentation abilities.
• Existing media relationships or ability to establish them.
• Ability to work with diverse groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communications and marketing plans aligned with campus priorities.
• Create and manage integrated campaigns supporting enrollment growth and workforce development.
• Develop and distribute press releases; maintain media relationships with local outlets.
• Coordinate campus website content with CT State Web Services team.
• Write, edit and produce reports, invitations, flyers, and collateral.
• Serve as campus communications advisor to leadership for events and outreach.
• Develop remarks for campus leadership as needed.
• Research opportunities to promote the campus and its programs.
• Oversee campus social media accounts and engagement strategy.
• Coordinate photography, videography, and content creation to strengthen brand visibility.

Skills

Journalism

Public relations

Copywriting

Desktop publishing

Event planning

Photography

Media relations

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

Media relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CT State Community College is seeking a Strategic Communications & Marketing Coordinator to develop, implement, and evaluate integrated communications strategies for campus priorities. The role collaborates with campus leadership, Institutional Advancement, and CT State’s Marketing team to raise the college’s profile and support enrollment and workforce initiatives.

The coordinator will lead communications across campuses, ensuring brand alignment, managing media relations, and overseeing