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Communications Coordinator

Requisition Number: 20122494
Type of Employment: Part-Time Regular
Number of Months:
Months Employed:
Number of Hours per Day/Week: 30
Daily Hours:

Summary Position
Bringing Theory to Practice (BT2P) is a national initiative, hosted at Elon University, that works to renew higher education through collaborative innovation, advocacy, and movement-building. We believe that undergraduate education should be grounded in active learning, democratic and civic engagement, meaningful preparation for work, the well-being of the whole person, and inclusive excellence. We believe that students from every background and in every institution deserve such purposeful education and the support needed to succeed in it. And we believe that this commitment to equitable, holistic, engaged learning requires transformative change in higher education.BT2P seeks a Communications Coordinator to oversee the program's expanding communications activities, with a core focus on the Paradigm Project, a seven-year initiative for which funding is secured through May 2025. The goal of the project is to catalyze systemic change through integrative design, movement-building, and broadening the public narrative about the purposes and future of higher education. Reporting to the Narrative Change Strategist and working collaboratively with program staff, the Communications Coordinator will oversee communications operations, content curation, and editing in support of the Paradigm Project and the organizational visibility of BT2P. They will directly manage and edit the BT2P website, biweekly Bringing It newsletters, social media, and future platforms. Working with the Narrative Change Strategist, they will commission and publicize content about educational innovation and the goals and values of the Paradigm Project. They will also supervise and be supported by student interns. This .75 position (30 hours per week) is based on campus at Elon University and carries full benefits.

Education Requirements
BA is strongly desirable. Significant experience as a postsecondary student is required.


Degree/Major:
Length of Experience: 3+ years experience in communications operations and overseeing media projects.
Supervisory Experience: No

Supervisory Experience Detail


Special Skills or Experience

• 3+ years experience in communications operations and overseeing media projects.
• Excellent skills and experience in public communications, including writing and editing.
• Skills and experience in digital media-making and website content management.
• Technical expertise with media and digital platforms (including WordPress and Mailchimp) is desirable, but not required.
• Graphic design experience is desirable, but not required.
• General familiarity with database management and content management systems.
• Strong personal communications skills and comfort working with a wide range of partners.
• Capacity for follow-through, attention to detail, and getting things done.
• Capacity for working in and contributing to a collaborative work environment.
• Experience managing and mentoring student interns is desirable.
• BA is strongly desirable. Significant experience as a postsecondary student is required.
• Interest in higher education issues and commitment to creating change in educational policies, practices, and cultures.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating environments that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, and references, please submit a variety of (at least three) samples of writing, creative content, and/or editing, including at least one example of editorial work. There is no deadline for applying, but consideration of candidates will begin on April 14.For questions, contact David Scobey, Director, Bringing Theory to Practice (scobey@bttop.org).

Posting Date: 03/15/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

General Purpose of Position
Bringing Theory to Practice (BT2P) is a national initiative, hosted at Elon University, that works to renew higher education through collaborative innovation, advocacy, and movement-building. We believe that undergraduate education should be grounded in active learning, democratic and civic engagement, meaningful preparation for work, the well-being of the whole person, and inclusive excellence. We believe that students from every background and in every institution deserve such purposeful education and the support needed to succeed in it. And we believe that this commitment to equitable, holistic, engaged learning requires transformative change in higher education.

BT2P seeks a Communications Coordinator to oversee the programs expanding communications activities, with a core focus on the Paradigm Project, a seven-year initiative for which funding is secured through May 2025. The goal of the project is to catalyze systemic change through integrative design, movement-building, and broadening the public narrative about the purposes and future of higher education. Reporting to the Narrative Change Strategist and working collaboratively with program staff, the Communications Coordinator will oversee communications operations, content curation, and editing in support of the Paradigm Project and the organizational visibility of BT2P. They will directly manage and edit the BT2P website, biweekly Bringing It newsletters, social media, and future platforms. Working with the Narrative Change Strategist, they will commission and publicize content about educational innovation and the goals and values of the Paradigm Project. They will also supervise and be supported by student interns. This .75 position (30 hours per week) is based on campus at Elon University and carries full benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Curating, editing, and managing publication of biweekly Bringing It newsletter
• Managing and curating the BT2P website.
• Managing all BT2P social media platforms, including creating and posting material.
• Managing the operations of new publication, media, and digital communications projects, including the expansion of BT2Ps Way Forward podcast and other possible platforms.
• Editing, copy-editing, and finalizing all outgoing media products.
• Overseeing and updating BT2Ps contact data base and listserv.
• Working with Narrative Change Strategist to support the development and publication of commissioned articles, toolkits, and other communications resources.
• Developing and overseeing the production of BT2P-branded promotional materials.
• Supervising, mentoring, and working with student interns in support of these duties.
• Other duties as assigned by Narrative Change Strategist or Director.

Education and Experience

• 3+ years experience in communications operations and overseeing media projects.
• Excellent skills and experience in public communications, including writing and editing.
• Skills and experience in digital media-making and website content management.
• Technical expertise with media and digital platforms (including WordPress and Mailchimp) is desirable, but not required.
• Graphic design experience is desirable, but not required.
• General familiarity with database management and content management systems.
• Strong personal communications skills and comfort working with a wide range of partners.
• Capacity for follow-through, attention to detail, and getting things done.
• Capacity for working in and contributing to a collaborative work environment.
• Experience managing and mentoring student interns is desirable.
• BA is strongly desirable. Significant experience as a postsecondary student is required.
• Interest in higher education issues and commitment to creating change in educational policies, practices, and cultures.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating environments that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Does this position require driving for the university? No

Additional Information


To apply, visit https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/9314

Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.

Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elons experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs 'Focused on Student Success.' Elons more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.







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