Web and Digital Communications Coordinator

Job Details

Job Title: Web and Digital Communications Coordinator
Location: Dalton State College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 297153

About Us

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs.

Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. Approximately half of our students are first-generation college students. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and a Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students.

Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings and the #2 most recommended institution in the country in 2025. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2024 as one of 75 "Great Colleges to Work For" by ModernThink, along with an Honor Roll distinction.

Job Summary

The Web and Digital Communications Coordinator helps shape Dalton State College's online presence and brand identity and supports the college's communications strategies by contributing content for the website, social media, newsletters, photography, and video storytelling. This position is responsible for creating, updating, and managing Dalton State's website to ensure it remains accurate, engaging, user-friendly, and reflective of the college's mission.

This is an on-site position based in our Dalton, GA Campus.

A complete application must include:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. List of three professional references: please include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, a brief description of relationship with reference. Include current and/or past employer.

Review of applications will begin on April 22, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Minimum hourly rate $20.29

Benefits Include:

• Healthcare options
• Retirement option: Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS)
• Tuition assistance
• $100 Well-being rewards
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Winter break (December holidays)
• USG Benefits

Responsibilities

Front-end website management - 40%
- Oversees the design, functionality, and content updates of the Dalton State website, ensuring accurate, accessible, and engaging content
- Collaborates with faculty, staff, and administration to keep web pages current and aligned with Dalton State priorities.
- Monitors site performance, analytics, and SEO to improve visibility and user experience
- Ensures compliance with accessibility standards and institution brand/style guidelines
- Provides basic training and support to Dalton State website contributors and communications platforms

Content Creation & Communications - 35%
- Writes and edits web, social, and newsletter content tailored to target audiences
- Captures and edits photography and video to highlight Dalton State events, faculty, student success stories, and athletics
- Assists with developing news releases, website features, and marketing collateral as needed
- Serves as a communications resource to faculty and staff, helping promote college programs, events and news through compelling digital storie

Social Media and Digital Engagement - 25%
- Supports Dalton State social media accounts with engaging posts, campaigns, and multimedia
- Monitors analytics and audience trends to refine strategies and grow engagement
- Assists with event promotion and coverage through pre-event posts, live posting, photography, and/or video
- Supports maintenance of a digital asset library (photos, graphics, video clips, and templates)
- Performs other communications-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
- Associate degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience
- Experience writing communications content for tailored audiences
- Two years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education of relevant experience, preferably in higher education or a similarly complex organization
- Photography and videography experience
- Adobe Creative Suite

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in planning, creating and measuring effective social media content
- Ability to create and tailor visual and written content to target audiences.
- Ability to develop and assess web content in compliance with Section 508/WCAG 2.1 web accessibility requirements
- Ability to collaborate with and train non-technical content managers
- Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgement, time management, project management, and presentation skills.
- An innovative mindset, and the ability to be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of Meta Business Suite or comparable social media content management systems
- Knowledge of Google SEO, Analytics, Tag Manager