Communications Manager - Institutional Diversity and Equity - Dartmouth College - Hanover, NH - work from home job
Company: Dartmouth College
Job description: Position Information
Posting date 08/30/2023
Closing date
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number 1128580
Position Title Communications Manager - Institutional Diversity and Equity
Department this Position Reports to Communications
Hiring Range Minimum $79,300
Hiring Range Maximum $104,800
SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Category Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year 12
Scheduled Hours per Week 40
Schedule
This position is remote eligible with an occasional presence on campus in Hanover, NH, required.
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Remote. Hanover occasionally.
Remote Work Eligibility? Remote eligible
Is this a term position? No
If yes, length of term in months. NA
Is this a grant funded position? No
Position Purpose
This new remote position will develop and lead the implementation of a communications strategy for Institutional Diversity and Equity (IDE) that includes a wide variety of compelling content that engages students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external partners, and establishes Dartmouth and IDE as local, national, and international leaders in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space. Dedicated to IDE, the manager is a staff member of the Office of Communications and reports to the associate vice president for communications.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
· Undergraduate degree in communications, journalism, or related field
· 4-6 years of experience working in communications
· Demonstrated proficiency 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
· Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects from inception to completion, adhering to deadlines, within budget, and with high quality
· Ability to develop and execute a communications strategy for a dynamic department within a complex organization
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build consensus among diverse groups of people
· Superb writing, editing, and proofreading skills
· Ability to maintain confidentiality
· Experience with key communications technologies, including but not limited to Canva, Word Press, Drupal, third-party email systems, and social media management systems
· Demonstrated initiative. Outcome-driven, resourceful, and committed to excellence
· Ability to work independently as well as within a collaborative team
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous work experience in higher education
• Experience in and/or knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts in higher education
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Diana Lawrence
Department Contact Phone Number
[email protected]
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Diana Lawrence
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, 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.
Additional Instructions
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Key Accountabilities
Description
Content Development (30% effort)
· Develops and implements a comprehensive strategic communications plan aligned with the vision of IDE leadership and the priorities of the institution
· Develops compelling, on-brand content for newsletters, websites, social media, video, spotlights, infographics, and presentations
· Assists in producing a quarterly newsletter for all constituents, and a monthly update email to DEI deans and practitioners. Designs tests (i.e., A/B) to improve performance of messages and newsletters.
· In collaboration with IDE leadership, maintains branding of IDE collateral in alignment with Dartmouth visual identity standards and messaging
Percentage Of Time 30%
Description
Website Management (30% effort)
· Maintains and updates IDE websites, including posting news stories and developing content
· Writes engaging website content, including Q&A-style interviews, feature stories, and news items
· Conducts content audits, creates site maps, migrates content, and performs other web-related duties
Percentage Of Time 30%
Description
Editing (25% effort)
· Ensures that all messages, reports, newsletters, websites, and other materials adhere to Dartmouth's brand guidelines and are in IDE's preferred voice
· Finds and edits images for inclusion in the newsletter and online
· Acts as primary copy editor for IDE using Dartmouth style guidelines
Percentage Of Time 25%
Description
Coordination and Collaboration (10% effort)
· Collaborates with colleagues in IDE to collect and modify content for newsletters
· Collaborates with stakeholders to update content on websites, develop more user-friendly architecture, and make all content accessible, including PDFs
Percentage Of Time 10%
Description
Analysis (5% effort)
· Provides monthly reports on newsletter, social media, and website performance that analyze available metrics such as open rates and engagement, among other factors, making recommendations and conducting tests to improve performance
Percentage Of Time 5%
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-- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
-- Performs other duties as assigned.
Communications Manager - Institutional Diversity and Equity - Dartmouth College - Hanover, NH - work from home job
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Communications Manager - Institutional Diversity and Equity - Dartmouth College - Hanover, NH - work from home job
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