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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Advising Communications Specialist in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Advising Communications Specialist

  • Job Number: 24057

  • Functional Area: Communications

  • Department: Undergraduate Advising Center

  • School Area: Chancellor's

  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

  • Employment Category: Exempt

  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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    Job Description

ADVISING COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC), to work with UAC staff to develop and implement all internal and external communications, including website, newsletter, branding materials, and social media. In this newly created role, will help to shape and execute the communications strategy for the UAC, and advise a caseload of both first-year and upper-level undergraduate students. A full description is available here (https://advising.mit.edu/about/open-positions/) .

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: bachelor’s degree; at least one year of relevant communications experience; excellent organizational and written and oral communication skills; comprehensive knowledge of digital communications platforms and experience working with web platforms (specifically WordPress), graphic design programs (Canva or Adobe), email management systems (MailChimp), and social media (LinkedIn, Instagram); high-level proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); initiative; flexibility; meticulous attention to detail; and discretion and sound judgment with sensitive information. Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and meet competing deadlines; work with undergraduate students; function independently and collaborate seamlessly across all organizational units in a fast-paced, team-oriented, ever-changing environment; and adapt to and integrate constructive feedback. PREFERRED: master’s degree. Job #24057-6Hiring range: $55,000 – 65,000This is a full-time, hybrid position with occasional evenings and weekends.To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume.Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.5/17/24

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