Engagement & Communications Assistant

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

Wellbeing program

Merit increases

Professional development

Job summary

The University of Minnesota seeks an Engagement and Communications Assistant to support the Language Center and the Institute of Linguistics. You will promote programs, spaces, curricula, events, and initiatives while collaborating with faculty, staff, and directors across units.

This 40-hour-per-week, primarily in-person role can include limited remote work. The position emphasizes outreach, public speaking, and digital/print communications, with opportunities to use Google Suite, Zoom, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and four years or related office experience.
• Experience learning a second language.
• Experience working in a university setting.
• Public speaking experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience marketing a program or idea and/or leading social media campaigns.
• Experience managing a social media account.
• Experience with standard university tools like Google Suite and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Public Presentation Communication & Outreach - 40%.
• Digital and Print Communication and Outreach - 45%.
• Administrative and CourseShare Support - 15%.

Skills

Public speaking

Social media

Marketing

Communication

Google Suite

Zoom

Second language

University experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BA/BS (preferred) in language/linguistics/education

Tools

Drupal

Google Sites

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Asana

Canva

Canvas

Job description

About Us:

The Engagement and Communications Assistant supports the administrative hub of the Language Center and the Institute of Linguistics by promoting the programs, spaces, curricula, events, and initiatives of both units, as well as representing all university languages through centralized communication and outreach services. This is a highly collaborative position, which reports to the administrator but engages with multiple teams. Some work will be assigned by the directors and team leaders. The specialist will also work closely with faculty and staff in the two units, as well as units served by the Language Center, to interpret academic content and adapt it for a range of audiences.

Appointment Details:

This position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. No overtime or Sunday work. The work is mostly in person with some opportunity for remote work to be discussed.

Pay rate is $25.31 - $27.32

Responsibilities:

Public Presentation Communication & Outreach - 40%

Digital and Print Communication and Outreach - 45%

Administrative and CourseShare Support - 15%

What you'll need:

• High School Diploma/GED and four years or related office experience
• Experience learning a second language
• Experience working in a university setting
• Public speaking experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience marketing a program or idea and/or leading social media campaigns
• Experience managing a social media account
• Experience with standard university tools like Google Suite and Zoom

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS in a field related to language, linguistics, or education
• Experience using Drupal, Google Sites, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Asana, Canva and Canvas
• Experience recording and editing short-form and long-form audio and video
• Experience managing a website
• Experience managing a social media account that is not your own
• Experience managing a calendar that is not your own
• Experience with conferencing equipment
• Experience proofreading documents
• Experience with social media post scheduling in Metricool or equivalent

For the full job description, click "Apply" to visit the UMN career site: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/374599

What we provide (Civil Service/Labor Rep):

• Thirteen paid vacation days per year (starting accrual rate), in addition to 13 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities cover 75% - 100% of eligible tuition.
• Excellent and affordable health care benefits.
• Wellbeing Program (reduction in annual premiums).
• Yearly merit increase program.
• Many professional development opportunities.

Click here for more information:

https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Applicant-Center/About-Working-U/Benefits-Working-U-M

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