University of Utah ยท 1 week ago
Marketing and Communications Graduate Assistant
Salt Lake City, UT
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad
$12K/yr - $12K/yrThe University of Utah is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, who will play a vital role in supporting marketing and communication efforts aimed at promoting student well-being and success. The Graduate Assistant will produce content for newsletters and various communication channels, collaborate with departments, and assist with event support and administrative tasks.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Write, edit, and proofread articles for division-wide and campus-wide newsletters
Develop clear, engaging messaging for university leadership and campus partners
Produce content for various communication channels, including social media, websites, videos, and photography
Support marketing and communication projects that highlight Student Affairs initiatives and impact
Manage and update a content calendar to track deadlines, events, and publishing schedules
Conduct interviews with subject matter experts, students, and staff to gather information for stories
Collaborate with departments across Student Affairs to ensure accurate, timely, and aligned messaging
Assist with event support, including day-of logistics and communication needs
Provide administrative support such as organizing meetings, preparing materials, and coordinating project tasks
Ensure all content reflects the division's mission of supporting student well-being and success
Qualification
Required
Must be a University of Utah student pursuing a graduate degree: Master's, Ed.D, Ph.D or related
Previous experience working in marketing and communications encouraged
Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including interviewing and collaboration
Ability to work effectively individually with little supervision and collaborate to achieve goals in a team
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, Asana, Canva, Sprout Social, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field
Experience writing articles or stories for broad or diverse audiences
Familiarity with content creation for social media, websites, or newsletters
Experience using multimedia tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud
Basic understanding of photography and videography
Understanding of Student Affairs or prior experience working in a higher education setting
Benefits
Tuition Benefits
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
Founded in 1850
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Allison Nicholson
Special Assistant to CFO
Bruce Hunter
Interim Chief Innovation and Economic Engagement Officer
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