Assistant/Associate Director, Promotion and Operations

at  Hamilton College

The Hamilton College Career Center is committed to creating a transformative experience for every student, empowering them with best-in-class career resources, individualized support, and a dynamic professional network. Our vision is to provide equitable access for every Hamilton student to services and tools that equip them with the skills, connections, and confidence to excel in their chosen fields.
The Assistant/Associate Director for Promotion and Operations is a pivotal member of the Career Center team, responsible for leading the strategic planning, execution, and management of outreach designed to elevate student engagement with the Career Center. This role supports the employer engagement, coaching, and career communities teams by ensuring effective communication to Hamilton students about Career Center services, programs, and events through various channels, including print materials, social media, and the Career Center’s website.
In our commitment to ensuring all students have access to internships, the Career Center offers funding to students who apply and qualify for cost-of-living expenses for summer career-related experiences through the Summer Internship Funding program (SIF). The Assistant/Associate Director supports the administration and promotion of Hamilton’s funded summer internship programs, facilitating student access to valuable experiential learning opportunities. Additionally, the Assistant/Associate Director ensures that the Career Center’s events and programs are effectively executed by supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of on-campus Career Center events.
This is an exempt position with a pay range of $58,459 - $62,000.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in promotions, communications, or a related field preferred, plus a minimum of two years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must understand and communicate well the mission and strengths of Hamilton. Must appreciate current trends in higher education and important characteristics of the College’s many audiences, including their relevant interests and needs, and levels of knowledge about and engagement with the College
• Think creatively, act strategically, and possess strong writing and editing skills for both digital and print formats. Also essential are proofreading, interpersonal and time-management skills, extraordinary attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines and manage projects
• Must know promotion concepts and experience implementing integrated promotion initiatives; familiarity and comfort with using data to inform planning are essential
• Must be self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including experience developing or supporting initiatives that serve underrepresented groups.
• Desire to work collaboratively and build productive relationships with colleagues and constituents
• Adept at assessing new technologies and can implement and adjust the same as needed.
• Determine the most effective way to deliver the Career Center’s messages.
• Follow the College’s editorial and graphic styles