Student Affairs Communication Specialist

University of North Carolina Asheville; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Student Affairs Communication Specialist to enhance student engagement through effective communication and marketing strategies. The role involves creating content for various platforms and supervising the Student Marketing Team. Candidates should have strong skills in graphic design and social media management, along with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in graphic design, social media management, and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support communication and marketing efforts for the division.
• Write and edit various communication materials.
• Collaborate with campus partners on multimedia marketing campaigns.

Skills

Communication

Graphic Design

Social Media Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

The Student Affairs Communication Specialist will be responsible for supporting the communication and marketing efforts of the division. This position will work collaboratively with campus partners to design multimedia marketing campaigns to share across channels to enhance student engagement and participation in events and campus traditions. Under the supervision of the Director of Communications, this position will write and edit various communication materials, including website content, social media posts, newsletters, and email campaigns. This position would have shared responsibility for the recruitment and supervision of the Student Marketing Team. The candidate for this role must have experience in graphic design, social media management, and written communication.

Position Title	Student Affairs Communication Specialist
Division
Department	Student Affairs - Office of the Vice Chancellor
Position Summary
Position Number
Full-Time/Part-Time/Intermittent	Part-Time (30-40 Hrs/Wk)
Salary Information	$20 - $25 per hour

Posting Detail Information

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certifications in hospitality management or a related field is a plus.

Previous experience in communications, graphic design, or marketing is beneficial but not required for entry-level positions.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with campus community and colleagues.

Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail to manage multiple projects and administrative tasks effectively.

Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills across digital platforms.

Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).

Experience managing and creating content for social media.

Experience supervising and mentoring student staff.

Familiarity with web content and email marketing platforms.

Commitment to student-centered communication.

Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evenings and weekends work may be needed to meet the needs of the department and University.

Community Expectations
During this time it is important that the community understand how UNC Asheville operates and what is expected of community members as we work together to prioritize everyone's health and safety.
Please see UNC Asheville's Community Expectations for more information.
UNC Asheville's Community Expectations.

Posting Number	T0192
Minimum Education/Experience/Skills
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills	Proficiency in basic computer applications (e.g., MS Office suite, email, booking software) is essential. Enthusiastic and personable demeanor with a genuine interest in providing exceptional service. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the event schedule.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Work Schedule and Hours
Posting Date	05/12/2025
Closing Date	06/02/2025
Open Until Filled
Anticipated Start Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.unca.edu/postings/8304