Position Purpose
The Communications Specialist drives visibility for The Guarini School for Graduate and Advanced Studies and its students by informing and engaging varying audiences (prospective students, current students, alumni, faculty, and staff) about policies, initiatives, and activities. They foster camaraderie and pride within Dartmouth’s graduate community through strategic communication efforts, both internally and externally.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelor's degree
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field
- Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing complex content based on target audience, with ability to provide context and/or reshape material as needed in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
- Experience or ability to learn key communications technologies, including Canva, Word Press, Drupal, Imodules, and third-party email systems.
- Basic ability to take photos, create basic videos, and other media.
- Demonstrated initiative, outcome-driven, resourceful, and committed to excellence.
- Highly organized and skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously with tact.
- Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- 2-4 years of experience working in communications.
- Previous work experience in higher education.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Kyle Hastbacka
Department Contact Phone Number
kyle.m.hastbacka@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Elizabeth Ellis, Associate Dean for Communications and Engagement
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
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.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Preferred, but not required
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy