Campus Strategic Communications & Marketing Coordinator

About CT State
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

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Position Details
Posted: September 25, 2026

Level: Community College Professional 17, 12-month, tenure track position

Employment Type: Standard

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: January 2027

Office Location: CT State Manchester (Great Path, Manchester, CT)

Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote

Supported Campuses: CT State Asnuntuck (Enfield), Manchester (Manchester) and Middlesex (Middletown)

Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Position Summary
The Strategic Communications & Marketing Coordinator is a campus-based communications professional responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating integrated communications and marketing strategies that advance campus priorities. Working collaboratively with campus leadership, Institutional Advancement, and CT State’s Marketing team, the Coordinator develops engagement strategies that strengthen CT State’s reputation, support enrollment and student success initiatives, promote workforce and community partnerships, and increase awareness of campus programs, services, and achievements. The Coordinator serves as the campus communications lead and primary liaison to CT State’s Marketing team, ensuring alignment with institutional branding, messaging, campaigns, and strategic priorities. The position combines strategic communications planning, marketing, media relations, content development, social media, executive communications, and stakeholder engagement to support both campus and statewide objectives. This position will support CT State Manchester, Middlesex, and Asnuntuck campuses.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic communications and marketing plans aligned with campus and college priorities

Create and manage integrated campaigns supporting enrollment growth, student success, workforce development initiatives, fundraising efforts, community engagement, and special events

Develop and distribute press releases, maintain relationships with local media, respond to media inquiries, and identify opportunities to promote campus achievements and programs. When appropriate, refer media to the CT State Director of Media & Public Relations

Coordinate creation and updating of website content pertaining to the campus and implement updates through the CT State Web Services team

Write, edit and produce documents such as reports, programs, invitations, fact sheets, flyers or other collateral that support campus programs services and events

Serve as the campus communications advisor to campus leadership for events, outreach, and campus-based events and initiatives

Develop written remarks for the Campus President or Institutional Advancement staff, as needed

Research and advise campus leadership on opportunities to promote the campus

Oversee campus social media accounts and create content and engagement strategy;

Support the development of marketing materials, publications, reports, newsletters, digital communications, and promotional collateral

Coordinate photography, videography, storytelling, and content creation efforts that strengthen institutional visibility and brand awareness

Support campus events, community outreach activities, donor engagement efforts, and public-facing initiatives that advance institutional goals

Coordinate with freelancers, contractors or other campus coordinators

Additional responsibilities include

Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies

Service on assigned committees and task forces

Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriately related field together with two (2) or more years of related experience; or a combination of education, experience and training which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Professional practice of journalism, social media and public relations

Copy writing

Desktop Publishing

Event Planning

Photography

Media Relations

Presentation skills

Have existing media relationships, or proven ability to establish those relationships, though demonstrated professional practice of social media and public relations

Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience crafting communication materials for senior and executive administrators

Experience developing visual presentations

Experience serving and supporting populations historically excluded and marginalized in higher education

Salary and Benefits

Salary $72,097 approximate annual

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including

Generous leave policies

Multiple retirement plan options

Comprehensive health insurance choices

Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection

Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Important Notes

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered

Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted

CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas

Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Selection Process
After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline. The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)

Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement
Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

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