Position Title Communications Manager, Strategic Plan for Student Mental Health
Department this Position Reports to office of Communications
Hiring Range Minimum $78,200
Hiring Range Maximum $97,800
Union Type Not a Union Position
SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Category Regular Part time w/end date
Scheduled Months per Year 12
Scheduled Hours per Week 20
Schedule Location of Position Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility? Remote eligible
Is this a term position? Yes
If yes, length of term in months. 36 months (3 years)
Is this a grant funded position? No
Position Purpose This new remote position will develop and lead the implementation of a communications strategy for Dartmouth College’s Commitment to Care Strategic Plan for Student Mental Health and Wellbeing, a high-level institutional priority. This work will entail developing a robust communications infrastructure, informed by a strong knowledge of best practices in health and wellbeing communications and attentiveness to matters of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. It will also involve engagement with – and content development for – students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other stakeholders. The communications manager is assigned to the Office of the Chief Health and Wellness Officer ( CHWO ) and reports to the Senior 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, health communications, public health, or related field
5-10 years of experience working in communications, including 1-3 years of experience in health, public health, mental health, or wellbeing communications
Knowledge of health-communications theory, best practices in health and/or mental health communions, trauma-informed communications, and/or communications approaches supportive of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Ability to develop and execute a communications strategy for a dynamic strategic plan within a complex organization
Superb writing and editing abilities for complex content, tailored to target audiences, with ability to provide context and/or reshape material
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-demand environment from inception to completion, adhering to deadlines, within budget, and with high quality
Strong interpersonal and verbal communications skills and ability to build consensus among diverse groups of people
Excellent judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive, confidential information
Experience with key communications technologies, including but not limited to Canva, Word Press, Drupal, third-party email systems, and social media management systems
Ability to work independently and resourcefully, as well as within a collaborative team
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in communications, journalism, health communications, public health, or related field
More than 3 years of experience working in public health communications and/or mental health communications
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 Justin Anderson
Department Contact Phone Number Justin.Anderson@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Justin Anderson
Department Contact's Phone Number Justin.Anderson@dartmouth.edu
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? Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants This position is a 36-month term position.
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 Additional Instructions This is a 0.5 FTE part-timed position; salary listed is based on a 1 FTE position.
Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/74639
Key Accountabilities
Description Content Development
Develops and implements a comprehensive strategic communications plan aligned with the vision of the Commitment to Care strategic plan and the priorities of the institution
Develops compelling, on-brand content for websites, news stories, newsletters, social media, video, spotlights, infographics, and presentations, consistently applying best practices in health and wellbeing communications to this work, along with considerations for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Designs tests (i.e., A/B testing) to improve the performance of website content, institutional messages, and other materials
In collaboration with the Office of the CHWO , maintains branding of Commitment to Care strategic plan collateral, in alignment with Dartmouth visual identity standards and messaging
Percentage Of Time 30%
Description Editing
Ensures that all messages, reports, newsletters, websites, and other materials, including verbal and visual content, adhere to Dartmouth’s brand guidelines and are in the preferred voice of the Office of the CHWO and the Commitment to Care strategic plan
Acts as primary copy editor for IDE using Dartmouth style guidelines
Percentage Of Time 25%
Description Website Management
Maintains and updates mental health and wellbeing 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 20%
Description Coordination and Collaboration
Collaborates with colleagues in the Office of the CHWO and across Dartmouth 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
Collaborates with the Office of Communications to develop a library of images to support Dartmouth-wide messaging about student mental health and wellbeing
Percentage Of Time 20%
Description Analysis
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%
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Higher Education
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