New River Community College
Program & Communications Assistant
New River Community College, Hanover, New Hampshire, us, 03755
Position Overview
Program & Communications Assistant. Regular full‑time, 40 hours per week, 12 months.
Location: Hanover, NH (Visual Arts Center, Room 303).
Onsite only.
Key Accountabilities
General Office Support
(40%) Coordinates a variety of activities to support department and program functions.
Updates and maintains department website within template and departmental guidelines.
Oversees the hiring and scheduling of student gallery attendants and models.
Assists with monitoring and ordering department supplies.
Assists with coordinating prospective student tours with the SART interns.
Assists the Chair with Admissions Portfolio Reviews.
Assists and arranges shipping for more than twenty shipments per year for the Exhibition Program.
Manages the Artist-in-Residence apartment.
Assists Exhibitions Director and Department Administrator with required paperwork and materials for the Artist-in-Residence.
Assists with the production of 4 – 6 catalogs per year for the Exhibition Program.
Communications
(25%) Manages the Studio Art Department general email account.
Maintains the alumni list.
Responsible for writing press releases for the Exhibition Program.
Records minutes and prepares documents for Chair review and distribution in the absence of the administrator.
Assists with promotion and outreach to the Dartmouth community for each Artist-in-Residence.
Creates and distributes the Studio Art faculty newsletter each term.
Maintains cognizance of working within a diverse community and enhances diversity, acting professionally with all communications.
Event Planning
(20%) Assists with organization of events in the department, including coordination of catering, reserving space, and set up/break down of department events as needed.
Provides support to exhibit installation and deinstallation.
Schedule Coordination
(10%) Manages complex projects requiring two to three years advanced planning for 15–20 annual exhibitions in multiple galleries.
Coordinates itineraries and orients each new artist-in-residence.
Assists with additional events and programming as needed.
Information Management
(5%) Maintains computerized archival files on all artists-in-residence, exhibitions, mailing lists and publicity for the Exhibition Program.
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two plus years of office experience in a related field, with some autonomy.
In‑depth knowledge of office procedures.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Proficient with computer applications including Adobe Creative Suite.
Ability to handle communications for international artists confidentially and professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills and professional poise.
Preferred Qualifications
Management experience.
Prior experience with Dartmouth systems and procedures.
Additional Information Equal Opportunity Employer. Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, or certifications.
Not an essential function to drive a vehicle.
Special Instructions: Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco‑based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all Dartmouth facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College.
Contact: Kelly Thompson, Department Administrator, 603‑646‑2285.
Application Process Required documents: cover letter, resume.
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Key Accountabilities
General Office Support
(40%) Coordinates a variety of activities to support department and program functions.
Updates and maintains department website within template and departmental guidelines.
Oversees the hiring and scheduling of student gallery attendants and models.
Assists with monitoring and ordering department supplies.
Assists with coordinating prospective student tours with the SART interns.
Assists the Chair with Admissions Portfolio Reviews.
Assists and arranges shipping for more than twenty shipments per year for the Exhibition Program.
Manages the Artist-in-Residence apartment.
Assists Exhibitions Director and Department Administrator with required paperwork and materials for the Artist-in-Residence.
Assists with the production of 4 – 6 catalogs per year for the Exhibition Program.
Communications
(25%) Manages the Studio Art Department general email account.
Maintains the alumni list.
Responsible for writing press releases for the Exhibition Program.
Records minutes and prepares documents for Chair review and distribution in the absence of the administrator.
Assists with promotion and outreach to the Dartmouth community for each Artist-in-Residence.
Creates and distributes the Studio Art faculty newsletter each term.
Maintains cognizance of working within a diverse community and enhances diversity, acting professionally with all communications.
Event Planning
(20%) Assists with organization of events in the department, including coordination of catering, reserving space, and set up/break down of department events as needed.
Provides support to exhibit installation and deinstallation.
Schedule Coordination
(10%) Manages complex projects requiring two to three years advanced planning for 15–20 annual exhibitions in multiple galleries.
Coordinates itineraries and orients each new artist-in-residence.
Assists with additional events and programming as needed.
Information Management
(5%) Maintains computerized archival files on all artists-in-residence, exhibitions, mailing lists and publicity for the Exhibition Program.
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two plus years of office experience in a related field, with some autonomy.
In‑depth knowledge of office procedures.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Proficient with computer applications including Adobe Creative Suite.
Ability to handle communications for international artists confidentially and professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills and professional poise.
Preferred Qualifications
Management experience.
Prior experience with Dartmouth systems and procedures.
Additional Information Equal Opportunity Employer. Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, or certifications.
Not an essential function to drive a vehicle.
Special Instructions: Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco‑based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all Dartmouth facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College.
Contact: Kelly Thompson, Department Administrator, 603‑646‑2285.
Application Process Required documents: cover letter, resume.
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