Vassar College

Communications Associate

Department: Communications Office
Duration of Position: Full year / Full time
Work Schedule:
Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date: 03/03/2022
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS193P
Pay Rate:

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar is deeply committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, diversity and inclusiveness. Vassar seeks to create a pluralistic community for all staff, faculty and students. Vassar College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer, and applications from women, individuals with disabilities and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.Note: Vassar College has a universal vaccination policy requiring a COVID-19 vaccination for all employees except for those exempt for medical or religious reasons.

Position Summary and Responsibilities
The Vassar Office of Communications seeks to hire a Communications Associate to support the department's efforts, including general public relations support, as well as project management. This position will provide an opportunity to learn key public relations skills, and garner experience that will help build a set of competencies important to success in the burgeoning communications industry.

The Office of Communications often undertakes projects that span multiple divisions, including Editorial and Publications, the web team, the News Bureau and the video team, and Social Media team. The Communications Associate will keep a calendar with target dates, convene meetings of department members and follow-up accordingly. The Associate will keep department members on schedule to complete projects by their stated deadlines.

Additionally, the Office of Communications runs a variety of public relations efforts, including writing pitches and press releases regarding faculty initiatives, creating video pieces on these initiatives, and covering campus life. This position will report to the Associate Vice President for Communications/Deputy to the Vice President.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management, including use of Asana
• Assist in briefing documents for interviews, write basic press releases, and draft memos
• Internet research on a particular reporter or topic
• Arrange community meetings
• Staff site visits and events
• Supervise one to three part-time student workers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Arts, and have a desire to work in the communications/public relations industry. An affinity for news and storytelling coupled with a crisp writing style will also be a benefit.



Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2474.







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