Communications and Events Specialist at Princeton University – Princeton, New Jersey

Department Innovation in Engineering Educ
Category Academic Administration
Job Type Full-Time

Overview

The Keller Center for Innovation in Engineering Education seeks an energetic, selfmotivated professional to oversee the execution and marketing of center activities and outreach efforts. This position oversees communications efforts across print, web, and social media platforms and manages event planning and execution for all center programs and activities. The Keller Center is a dynamic hub dedicated to fostering meaningful societal impact by catalyzing innovative educational experiences, supporting excellence and responsibility in design and entrepreneurship, and strengthening partnerships across campus and beyond.

The Communications and Events Specialist plays a key role in the center’s administrative operations and supports the execution of missioncritical programs.

The Keller Center is committed to fostering a high trust, high deliverable, and inclusive workplace. Our mission is to empower Princeton students, faculty, and external partners to bridge technology and society through entrepreneurship, human centered design, and innovative engineering education. We translate bold ideas into action and advance theory into meaningful societal impact. The Keller Center has on average 15-20 affiliated faculty, 1-2 visiting faculty, and several administrative staff. The Keller Center offers 25+ courses and 2 academic minors.

Responsibilities

Communications Management:
- Design marketing and promotional materials for events and develop/edit other center publications.
- Develop and manage social media content to highlight center programs, mission, news, and faculty/student achievements.
- Draft, edit, and publish written content showcasing center accomplishments, impact, and activities.
- Coordinate marketing strategies to promote center initiatives and events.
- Collaborate with the center's leadership positions to create and maintain a social media strategy and guidelines for the center.
- Conduct regular reviews of engagement metrics and analytics to assess and improve outreach effectiveness.

Events Management:
- Plan, coordinate, and execute a wide range of center events, including meetings, conferences, workshops, information sessions, and special programs.
- Manage all event logistics, such as securing venues, coordinating publicity, arranging audiovisual and technical support, and organizing catering and other operational needs.
- Partner with the Manager of Finance and Administration to develop event budgets and ensure alignment with university expense policies.

Web Content Management:
- Serve as the primary editor for the center’s public website, including posting news items, events, and other updates.
- Create and maintain web pages for conferences and other center events.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience

- Excellent organizational, and time-management skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
- Ability to set/adhere to key project deadlines
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and work both independently and as a team member with minimal supervision
- A collegial, positive attitude, along with a proactive, collaborative working style
- Proficiency in computing tools and software, including email, internet, MS Office, social media platforms, WordPress, Adobe suite, website management tools, slack, MIRO, etc.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours
36.25

Eligible for Overtime
No

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Probationary Period
180 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)
No

Physical Capacity Exam Required
No

Valid Drivers License Required
No

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Salary Range
$65,000 to $73,000