Smith College
Communications Coordinator
Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, us, 01063
If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at .Jill Ker Conway Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center Job Description
Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position .Be sure you have provided all attachments before submitting your application.
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Job Summary
Support the student engagement goals of the Conway Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center and Design Thinking Initiative. Working with the Directors, generate content to effectively convey the multitude of programs and services offered by each unit to student, faculty, staff, alums, and community audiences. Collaborate on the production of the Conway Center's podcast and blog. Manage and support students in maintaining, expanding, and analyzing the effectiveness of each unit's social media presence, curating relevant content and implementing publicity campaigns for events and initiatives.
Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Essential Functions
Communications and Marketing Coordination (60%)Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to communicate the mission and learning goals of each unit.
Ensure buildout of effective and consistent messaging and visual identity for each unit.
Engage and inform students, faculty, staff, alums, and the general community (through weekly blasts, monthly newsletters, the website/podcast/blog, and social media) about events and initiatives of each unit.
Work with College Relations to ensure that all print and digital outreach materials are thorough, accessible, consistent, and aligned with college policy.
Student Intern Supervision (30%)Mentor the communications (2), blog (2) and podcast (4-5) interns. Work with these interns to develop guidelines for other intern teams to reference to ensure brand compliance and effective communications.
General (10%)Contribute to the Conway Center/DTI's general operations: attend all relevant staff meetings (including all-staff, intern, and supervisory meetings); other duties as assigned.
Other Functions
All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years relevant experience.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including editing and spatial relations skills.
Proven problem-solving skills and ability to exercise good judgment.
Ability to prioritize and remain agile while paying attention to details; ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
Superb interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently, seeking guidance as needed.
Ability to work as part of a team; comfort with leading other people and collaborating with other staff members.
Self-motivated with an excellent work ethic, driven to iterate, innovate, and learn new skills and tools.
Commitment to work in and contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture; ability to embrace an always evolving environment.
Preferred QualificationsProficiency using design tools like Canva, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Proficiency using website content management systems and html-formatted emails (like WordPress, MailChimp or similar tools).
Proficiency with audio recording/editing.
Knowledge of marketing fundamentals.
Proficient in ensuring accessibility of materials.
Additional Information
This position is a two-year, limited-term position.Please attach
BOTH
a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position .
Be sure you have provided all attachments before submitting your application.
You will NOT be able to attach additional files after you have hit the Submit button.Review of applications will beginAugust 20, 2024Compensation Grade:Grade L Non-exemptPosition Type:Fixed Term
About Smith CollegeLocated in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at
.
As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.
Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position .Be sure you have provided all attachments before submitting your application.
You will NOT be able to attach additional files after you have hit the Submit button.
Job Summary
Support the student engagement goals of the Conway Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center and Design Thinking Initiative. Working with the Directors, generate content to effectively convey the multitude of programs and services offered by each unit to student, faculty, staff, alums, and community audiences. Collaborate on the production of the Conway Center's podcast and blog. Manage and support students in maintaining, expanding, and analyzing the effectiveness of each unit's social media presence, curating relevant content and implementing publicity campaigns for events and initiatives.
Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Essential Functions
Communications and Marketing Coordination (60%)Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to communicate the mission and learning goals of each unit.
Ensure buildout of effective and consistent messaging and visual identity for each unit.
Engage and inform students, faculty, staff, alums, and the general community (through weekly blasts, monthly newsletters, the website/podcast/blog, and social media) about events and initiatives of each unit.
Work with College Relations to ensure that all print and digital outreach materials are thorough, accessible, consistent, and aligned with college policy.
Student Intern Supervision (30%)Mentor the communications (2), blog (2) and podcast (4-5) interns. Work with these interns to develop guidelines for other intern teams to reference to ensure brand compliance and effective communications.
General (10%)Contribute to the Conway Center/DTI's general operations: attend all relevant staff meetings (including all-staff, intern, and supervisory meetings); other duties as assigned.
Other Functions
All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years relevant experience.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including editing and spatial relations skills.
Proven problem-solving skills and ability to exercise good judgment.
Ability to prioritize and remain agile while paying attention to details; ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
Superb interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently, seeking guidance as needed.
Ability to work as part of a team; comfort with leading other people and collaborating with other staff members.
Self-motivated with an excellent work ethic, driven to iterate, innovate, and learn new skills and tools.
Commitment to work in and contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture; ability to embrace an always evolving environment.
Preferred QualificationsProficiency using design tools like Canva, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Proficiency using website content management systems and html-formatted emails (like WordPress, MailChimp or similar tools).
Proficiency with audio recording/editing.
Knowledge of marketing fundamentals.
Proficient in ensuring accessibility of materials.
Additional Information
This position is a two-year, limited-term position.Please attach
BOTH
a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position .
Be sure you have provided all attachments before submitting your application.
You will NOT be able to attach additional files after you have hit the Submit button.Review of applications will beginAugust 20, 2024Compensation Grade:Grade L Non-exemptPosition Type:Fixed Term
About Smith CollegeLocated in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at
.
As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.