Visual Resource, Technology, and Communications Assistant

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth College’s Visual Resource, Technology, and Communications Assistant provides essential administrative support in the Art History department, helping with image and scanning needs for teaching and research. The role maintains visual resource center technology and assists with classroom tech, while promoting the department through communications and outreach.

The position reports to the Department Administrator and supports events and daily workflows, contributing to a dynamic academic

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years in an administrative support role with technology and design.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Digital literacy in visual resources relevant to art history and related sources.
• Fluency with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Mac proficiency.
• Willingness to train students on classroom technology as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support in the Art History department.
• Assist faculty with image and scanning needs for teaching, research, presentations, and publications.
• Maintain the department’s visual resource center technology equipment and assist with classroom technology needs.
• Support department communications and marketing outreach.
• Assist with department events and general administrative workflows.

Skills

Admin support

Strong communication

Digital literacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School or equivalency

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Mac hardware

Scanning hardware

Job description

Visual Resource, Technology, and Communications Assistant

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Position Information

Posting date 06/27/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 0068202

Position Title Visual Resource, Technology, and Communications Assistant

Hiring Range Minimum $22.68

Hiring Range Maximum $28.36

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employment Category Regular Part Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 26

Schedule To be determined

Location of Position Hanover NH 03755

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months. NA

Is this a grant funded position? No

Description

The Visual Resource, Technology, and Communications Assistant provides high-level administrative support in the Department of Art History, assisting faculty with image and scanning needs for teaching, research, presentations, and publications; maintaining the department’s visual resource center technology equipment and assisting with classroom technology needs; and promoting the department through communications and marketing outreach. This role will report to the Department Administrator and will also assist with department events and general administrative workflows as needed.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

High School or equivalency

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in an administrative support role working with technology and design
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Digital literacy in visual resources pertinent to the study of art history including but not limited to museum websites, open access image sources, heritage site material, etc.
• Full fluency and competency in the Adobe Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; full fluency and competency using a Mac and scanning hardware
• Willingness to train students on using technologies in the classroom as needed; interpersonal skills for interfacing with students and faculty

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design or communications
• Experience in marketing and promotion of higher education programs

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

[e-mail]

Department Contact Phone Number

603-646-2306

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Maisea Bailey, Art History Department Administrator

Department Contact's Phone Number

603-646-2306

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

• Detailed image and text scanning for Art History faculty in support of teaching on demand.
• Special image requests for faculty for publications and presentations.
• Design of high-quality prints of department promotional posters.

Percentage Of Time 40%

• Agile and responsive to faculty’s evolving technology needs, including instructing students in technology for class assignments as needed.
• Help consult with faculty to integrate digital resources into teaching and research.
• Coordinates with Classroom Technology Services regarding technology needs within Carpenter Hall and the Art History assigned classrooms.

Percentage Of Time 20%

• Promotes the department’s courses and events through marketing and outreach, including original design work for department posters.
• Promotes the ongoing work of the department, highlighting student research, faculty research, and department activities.
• Prepares an annual department newsletter to be sent to alumni and supporters of Art History at Dartmouth.

Percentage Of Time 20%

• Assists with administrative workflows as needed in consultation with the Department Administrator.
• Assists with department events, including some evening and weekend events, though infrequent.

Percentage Of Time 20%

• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

Dartmouth College Office of Human Resources | 7 Lebanon Street Suite 203 | Hanover, NH 03755 | Ph 603.646.3411 | [e-mail]