Smith College Hiring for Administrative & Communications Coordinator at Smith College Full Time

If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at [email protected].Campus SchoolJob Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION(S): Provide administrative and program support for the Director of Admission and Financial Aid and Director of Development and Alumni Relations, while also supporting the administrative staff and teachers in the operations of a multi-function school office.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

30% Communications:

Working closely with the Director of Admissions, Director of Development and the Head of School, to implement an annual communications plan. Keep an active social media presence for the school and alumni on appropriate platforms. Produce and send communications materials including but not limited to the weekly e-newsletter to parents, weekly e-newsletter to faculty/staff and the quarterly Alumni enewsletter, event invitations and development solicitations.Help produce admission materials including flyers, advertising materials etc. Follow up on open houses. Create signage for special events such as grandparents day, open house, etc. Work and develop relationships with local media to feature the Campus School. Update the school’s website with school news, and images, etc. Manage a work study photography student, take pictures when necessary and manage our photo library.

10% Day to Day Operations of the School Office:

Problem solve and work with the Office Coordinator to make decisions when questions arise about policies and procedures. Effectively utilize Microsoft Office programs and database systems to increase office efficiency. Respond to ill students when the nurse is not available. Answer phones, greet visitors and monitor access to the school. Sort and distribute mail.

10% Administrative Support:

Create and maintain student accounts to interface with the controller’s office. Manage student cumulative files. Act as a liaison with Smith College academic and service personnel as well as with Northampton and neighboring communities. Advise and update administrators of problems and issues that arise. Take faculty and staff meeting minutes.

25% Support Admission and Financial Aid:

Maintain admission inquiry database/spreadsheet. Prepare and send inquiry and new admit packages including financial aid letters. Support admission activities (e.g. greet and direct visitors to classrooms; assist with open houses, social media presence). Maintain re-enrollment database and process deposits.

25% Support Development and Alumni Relations:

Maintain and grow the alumni database in Banner, assist with alumni event design, marketing, and execution. Support Parent Partnership with communication needs, volunteer recruitment and event management. Manage day to day aspects of Pizza Friday, a Parent Partnership fundraiser, and support and market the annual Spring Soiree and Auction. Supervise the AR/DEV work study student in creation of slideshows and videos for solicitation, and stewardship events. Manage all marketing and event logistics of Grandparents’ Day.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

Associate degree or the equivalent, bachelor’s degree preferred. One to three years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Skills:

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work cooperatively with a wide range of individuals; attention to detail; event management experience; excellent judgment and the ability to maintain professional demeanor; strong problem solving and decision making skills; ability to function well in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously; skilled in the use of social media platforms, Microsoft Office, graphic design software, and database programs. Knowledge of BIG SIS a plus.

Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position . Be sure you have provided all attachments before submitting your application. You will NOT be able to attach additional files after you have hit the Submit button.Review of applications will beginSeptember 27, 2023Compensation Grade:Grade M Non-exemptPosition Type:Regular

About Smith College

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at [email protected].

As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.