Content and Communications Assistant
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Job summary
The University of Arizona is hiring a Content and Communications Assistant for the President's Office in Tucson, AZ. This full-time entry-level position assists in developing and distributing written and digital content aligned with institutional priorities, enhancing engagement and supporting executive communications.
Key responsibilities include preparing communication materials, coordinating social media content, and managing project timelines.
Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to write clearly, accurately, and professionally to various audiences.
- Strong organizational and project coordination abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Review and prepare communication materials for audiences.
- Edit and proofread communication materials for consistency.
- Coordinate communication project timelines and deliverables.
- Support the development and distribution of social media content.
Skills
Education
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Job description
req26707
Office of the President
Tucson Campus, Tucson, AZ USA
The Content and Communications Assistant supports the strategic communication efforts of the President's Office. This entry-level professional position assists in the development, coordination, and distribution of written and digital content that advances institutional priorities, enhances engagement, and supports executive messaging. The position contributes to the creation of a wide variety of communication materials, including publications, web content, social media, and executive communications. Working collaboratively with departmental stakeholders, the incumbent assists with background research, content development, project coordination, and communication workflow management while utilizing technology and digital platforms to support communication strategies and operational effectiveness.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
- health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- life insurance and disability programs
- paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
- retirement plans
- access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
- and more!
- Review and prepare communication materials for internal and external audiences, including executive profiles, background materials, website content, and newsletters.
- Edit, proofread, and coordinate the production and distribution of printed and digital communication materials to ensure consistency, professionalism, brand alignment, and adherence to established communication standards.
- Collaborates with departmental partners to help determine appropriate messaging, content structure, formatting, and visual presentation for communication materials and summaries for leadership.
- Coordinates communication request intake processes, tracks communication projects and deliverables, and assists in maintaining project timelines to support effective workflow management and timely completion of assignments.
- Supports the development, maintenance, and distribution of social media content aligned with executive communication strategies and institutional priorities.
- Utilizes communication technologies, digital platforms, project tracking systems, and content management tools to support the communication strategy and operational objectives of the President's Office and executive leadership.
- Update and maintain communication archives like Docuware, templates, editorial calendars, and related records to support departmental organization and continuity.
- Support the coordination and maintenance of departmental and executive office email accounts, including monitoring shared inboxes, routing communication requests, responding to routine inquiries, organizing correspondence, and ensuring timely follow-up on assigned items.
- Maintains communication calendars, distribution lists, contact databases, and electronic records to support effective communication planning and operational organization.
- Provides general operational and administrative support to communications staff and executive office personnel, including scheduling support, meeting coordination, document preparation, event communication assistance, and support for special projects and initiatives.
- May provide general operational support for executive events and strategic engagement activities as assigned.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to write clearly, accurately, and professionally to various audiences.
- Strong organizational and project coordination abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professionalism in handling sensitive information.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required and at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
- Professional experience supporting communications, marketing, public relations, or executive communications functions.
- Experience writing for multiple communication platforms and audiences.
- Experience with higher education, public sector, or executive office environments.
- Experience with photo/video editing for social media purposes.
- Experience with Office 365 products, especially Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Exempt
Full Time
40
1.0
Fiscal
Communication and Marketing
Yes - Full Benefits
$47,356 - $59,195
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
6
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
PC1
Content Development
Communications & Marketing
Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
1
8/17/2026
8/6/2026
Yes
Resume and Cover Letter
Craig Reck,
craigreck@arizona.edu
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. Theese reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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