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GRAD Student Communications Coordinator
Job description

Category: Part-time (15-18 hrs a week)
Pay Rate: $13.00 per hour
Department: School of Graduate & Advanced Studies
Reports to: Assistant Dean of Graduate Student Affairs, Kerry Landers

Position Description:
The Communications Coordinator is tasked with website development and maintenance, photo and video production, and maintaining all social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, & Flickr) for the School of Graduate & Advanced Studies.

Key Accountabilities:
I. Conducts interviews of various students, faculty, and administrators for informational and promotional videos
II. Works closely with the Communications & Outreach Coordinator, to plan, analyze, and grow media presence for the GRAD School.
III. Takes photos and videos of Dartmouth College campus— photos to be uploaded to the GRAD School Flickr account, and video used when appropriate. These photos will also be used for the entry-way digital slideshow.
IV. Connects with the Graduate Student Council to photograph and document various student events taking place throughout the year.
V. Attends Dartmouth’s monthly/bimonthly Social Media Workgroup meeting
VI. Attends GSC Meetings to stay current of upcoming events
VII. Touch base and coordinate with GSC Communications Chair and WebTeam for publicizing upcoming graduate student events and activities
a. 2016-17 Communications Chair

Miscellaneous:
I. Performs other administrative duties as assigned
II. Weekend/evening work is often necessary, specifically at certain times of the year

Qualifications:
Skills and knowledge
I. Must be a current social media user and knowledgeable in platforms we use
II. Smart-phone owner preferred
III. Ability and interest in tracking social media analytics and metrics in order to grow online presence
IV. Excellent oral and written communication skills
V. Familiarity with video and photography editing software such as Final Cut Pro and Adobe Creative Suite
VI. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and work effectively with groups and individuals
VII. Ability to organize, coordinate, and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Experience
Experience with social media marketing
Photography and camera skills preferred
Experience in shooting and editing video preferred

Education
I. BA/BS

To Apply:
If you are interested in the position, please send a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references to [log in to unmask] Please note, the Communications Coordinator must be an enrolled graduate student in good academic standing at Dartmouth, possessing strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and a high level of personal and intellectual maturity. Graduate students on full stipend may not apply. This is a one-year position with potential to renew in June.

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You have put a lot of time and effort into pursuing your PhD degree. Now it's time to focus on how to leverage your expertise into a satisfying and productive career. An individual development plan (IDP) helps you explore career possibilities and set goals to follow the career path that fits you best.

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Exercises to help you examine your skills, interests, and values
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A tool for setting strategic goals for the coming year, with optional reminders to keep you on track
Articles and resources to guide you through the process

There is no charge to use this site and we encourage you to return as often as you wish. To learn more about the value of IDPs for scientists, read the first article in our myIDP series.

Also, feel free to make an appointment with Kerry Landers ([log in to unmask]) to discuss your results and career options.