Strategic Communications & Events Lead

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University’s Department of Mathematics seeks a Communications Specialist & Events Manager to lead departmental communications, website content, publications, and outreach, while also managing conferences, events, and related financial processes. The role collaborates with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and University partners to enhance visibility and engagement.

The successful candidate will be a self-directed, strategic communicator with strong project management skills, able to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong professional relationships, work collaboratively with individuals of diverse backgrounds and work styles, and thrive under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and content management systems (e.g., Drupal).

Responsibilities

• Conference and event management: develop event budgets, identify funding opportunities, and manage logistics for conferences, workshops, seminars, and other events; coordinate with sponsors and venues; manage expenditures.
• Communications and website management: maintain Drupal-based website content; publish news and events; support conference and event-related online content; manage the department's annual newsletter.
• Departmental outreach and community engagement: coordinate advisory councils and committees; foster relationships with university departments, student organizations, alumni and external partners; develop engagement programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Prioritization under pressure

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Drupal

Microsoft Office

Job description

Princeton University’s Department of Mathematics seeks a Communications Specialist & Events Manager to lead departmental communications, website content, publications, and outreach, while also managing conferences, events, and related financial processes. The role collaborates with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and University partners to enhance visibility and engagement.

The successful candidate will be a self-directed, strategic communicator with strong project management skills, able to