What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Specialist position at Dartmouth College?
Position Information
| Posting date | 05/14/2026 |
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| Closing date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Position Number | 1128581 |
| Position Title | Communications Specialist |
| Hiring Range Minimum | $59,300 |
| Hiring Range Maximum | $74,200 |
| Union Type | Not a Union Position |
| 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 | |
| Location of Position | Hanover, NH |
| Remote Work Eligibility? | Onsite only |
| Is this a term position? | No |
| If yes, length of term in months. | n/a |
| Is this a grant funded position? | No |
| Position Purpose | As part of the Project Management team, the Communications Specialist actively manages the department's external communications and provides operational support services for a variety of additional department needs and initiatives. This position will work with key internal (PM team) and external stakeholders to effectively communicate project and program information, goals, and messages across a variety of channels. Dartmouth's Campus Services (CS) division is responsible for planning, design, construction and operation of Dartmouth's buildings, campus landscape and infrastructure. Dartmouth's facilities include over 5 million square feet of space in 165 buildings. These facilities serve over 5,600 students and 5,000 faculty and staff in a variety of academic, research, administrative, athletic, and residential spaces. |
| Description | |
| Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp | Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience |
| Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries | Campus Services HR |
| Department Contact Phone Number | 646-3605 |
| Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title | Anthony Baldassari, Associate VP, Project Management |
| Department Contact's Phone Number | |
| Equal Opportunity Employer | Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. 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 are welcome from all. |
| 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 |
| Additional Instructions | |
| Quick Link | https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85679 |
Key Accountabilities
| Description |
Communications Manage tasks associated with Project Management Services communications both with internal Campus Services staff and external partners. External partners may include capital project stakeholders, College faculty and staff, the Dartmouth-wide community, various Town of Hanover departments, and others as necessary. Responsibilities are:
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| Percentage Of Time | 90 |
| Description | Culture and Employee Belonging We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
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| Percentage Of Time | 10 |
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| -- | Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all. |
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| -- | Performs other duties as assigned. |
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, 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 underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Salary : $59,300 - $74,200