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Interim Communications Assistant

  • 514474
  • New York, United States
  • Interim
  • Opening on: Aug 18 2026
  • Closing on: Sep 30 2026
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Posting Summary:

The Klingenstein Center is seeking an Interim Communications Assistant to help shape and amplify the center's digital presence through engaging digital communications and social media initiatives.

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Communications Assistant will play a key role in shaping and amplifying the Klingenstein Center’s digital presence via digital and social media. This is a hands-on, hybrid opportunity for a creative and strategic thinker interested in storytelling, content creation, and audience engagement.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in the development and implementation of a social media strategy that promotes the Klingenstein Center to key audiences.
  • Maintain, use, and build upon an archive of video, photo, and text content.
  • Create and post content across social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn)
  • Monitor social media to like, repost, and comment where appropriate.
  • Collaborate with staff to highlight key moments, individuals, and themes.
  • Work with alumni and volunteers to solicit content and help to amplify messaging.
  • Analyze engagement and adjust strategy to maximize reach and impact for both organic and sponsored audiences.
  • Assist with other digital communications, such as writing, proofreading, creating graphics, and writing content for email marketing and web pages.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Ability to handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity
  • Must be able to analyze data, and prepare reports
  • Ability to learn new software and research techniques as needed
  • Ability to think critically and propose innovative ideas
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
  • Strong interpersonal, collaborative, presentation, and communication skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills, including detail orientation, multi-tasking, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to complete assigned projects with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with social media, marketing, and/or communications (experience in educational or non-profit organization is a plus).
  • Content creation skills, including video, photography, and design. (expertise with Canva, Adobe Suite, Google Suite, and Monday.com is a plus).
  • Experience developing data-informed social media strategy including organic and sponsored content.
  • Excellent writing, proofing, and storytelling skills.
  • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.
  • Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented.
  • Prior experience as an administrative assistant.
  • Prior experience with supporting complex operations and staff members at an academic and research center.
  • Prior experience with academic and/or student program support
  • Ability to be proactive, to anticipate and take the initiative to fulfill Center needs

Salary Range:

$18 - $18 (per hour)

Work Modality:

Hybrid

Equal Employment Opportunity

Teachers College is committed to fostering an inclusive academic community and to providing equal opportunity in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you would like to discuss any disability-related accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, or a similar law, related to applying for employment at Teachers College, Columbia University, please email the Office of Access and Services for Individuals with Disabilities: oasid@tc.columbia.edu

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