Communications Assistant - Curriculum, Assessment and Teaching Transformation Office

University at Buffalo

Town of Amherst (NY)

On-site

USD 57,000 - 59,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University at Buffalo’s Curriculum, Assessment and Teaching Transformation Office seeks a Communications Assistant to support communications, events, and faculty engagement initiatives. The role coordinates campaigns, manages digital content, assists with podcast and video production, and supports purchasing workflows in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in communications or related field and at least one year of experience in communications or

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Digital Media, Marketing or a closely related field.
1 year of professional experience in communications or administrative support, with project coordination, event support, and/or digital content management.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and executing email marketing campaigns, drafting communications, managing mailing lists, and tracking campaign effectiveness.
Support planning, promotion, registration, and execution of workshops, events, and programs; create and manage registration workflows and materials.
Assist with production of audio and video content by coordinating schedules and basic editing/post-production tasks.
Maintain and update webpages and digital content aligned with branding and accessibility standards.
Provide administrative support for departmental operations, including inventory, purchasing, budgeting, and workflows.

Skills

Project coordination

Event support

Digital content management

Email marketing

CMS

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Accessibility (WCAG)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Digital Media, Marketing or related field

Tools

Mailchimp

Formstack

CMS

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Communications Assistant - Curriculum, Assessment and Teaching Transformation Office

Position Information

Position Title: Communications Assistant - Curriculum, Assessment and Teaching Transformation Office

Department: Curriculum, Assessment and Teaching Transformation Office

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9818113 https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64261

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Office of Curriculum, Assessment and Teaching Transformation (CATT) is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Communications Assistant to support the department's communications efforts, business operations, and faculty engagement initiatives. This position plays a key role in coordinating communications and marketing campaigns, supporting events, managing digital content, assisting with podcast and video production, maintaining online forms and webpages, and providing project coordination for departmental initiatives. The Communications Assistant also supports purchasing and administrative workflows, monitors departmental communication channels, and helps ensure the effective delivery of CATT programs and services. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and supporting faculty excellence through innovative communications and operational support.

Key Duties and Responsibilities include:

Assist in the development and execution of email marketing campaigns, including drafting communications, managing mailing lists, and tracking campaign effectiveness.
Support the planning, promotion, registration, and execution of university workshops, events, and programs by creating and managing registration workflows, coordinating communications and marketing materials, and providing project support.
Assist with the production of audio and video content by coordinating schedules, supporting recording sessions, and performing basic editing and post-production tasks.
Maintain and update webpages and digital content to ensure information is accurate, current, and aligned with university branding and accessibility standards.
Provide administrative support for departmental business operations, including inventory management, purchasing, budgeting, and other operational functions.

About the Department

The Office of Curriculum, Assessment, and Teaching Transformation (CATT) at the University at Buffalo promotes educational excellence through the promotion of instructional innovation and support of instructional and learning environments design; assessment of program and teaching effectiveness; and dissemination of evidence-based instructional strategies. For more information, please visit the CATT website.

We invite individuals to apply whose perspectives and experiences will enrich and strengthen our organization. The Curriculum, Assessment & Teaching Transformation department serves an increasingly diverse constituency of patrons, and our employees, services and policies strive to honor and reflect this diversity. We encourage candidates who thrive in a welcoming multicultural environment to apply.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Digital Media, Marketing or a closely related field.
1 year of professional experience in communications or administrative support, with demonstrated experience in project coordination, event support, and/or digital content management.

An equivalent combination of education, professional experience, and/or relevant military training may be considered in lieu of the required bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) and online registration or form management tools (e.g., Formstack).
Experience maintaining website content using a content management system (CMS).
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications (e.g., Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Audition) for creating and editing digital content.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience creating and maintaining accessible digital content in accordance with web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and applicable accessibility requirements.
Experience planning, coordinating, and supporting professional development programs, conferences, workshops, or other events.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
Experience working in a higher education environment with an understanding of university operations, faculty support, and academic programs.

Salary Range

$56,500 - $58,500

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