Communication Specialist, College of Engineering Technology, RIT

Rochester Institute of Technology • Rochester, NY

9d • $26 - $29 • Hybrid

About The Position

The CET Communication Specialist supports strategic marketing, enrollment, and communication efforts focused on student recruitment, retention, and college communications. Acting as a liaison among CET academic departments and RIT’s enrollment management and central marketing teams, the Specialist ensures cohesive messaging and manages college communications and content development. This position will also coordinate all details around prospective student visits with CET academic departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 4 years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
• Knowledge of best practices for internal communications
• Knowledge of internal communications tools such as email management software and intranet
• Skill in written communication and editing
• Skill in project management
• Ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders across the organization
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with digital communication methods
• Experience with social media
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite

Responsibilities

• Creates and delivers internal communications content, including intranet, newsletters, and digital signage
• Works with key organizational stakeholders to ensure all internal communication is clear, consistent, and aligned with the company’s goals and values
• Monitors and measures the effectiveness of internal communications, and recommends improvements based on feedback and data analysis
• Supports change management efforts through clear and timely communications
• Maintains internal communication tools, ensuring they are up-to-date, user-friendly, and aligned with strategic goals
• Assists with crisis communications
• Other duties as assigned
• Coordinate all details around prospective student visits with CET academic departments.

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is listed above.
• RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.
• RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level