Graduate Service Assistant

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a Graduate Service Assistant to support the Communications team. This part-time position (20 hours/week) is not remote and requires some time on campus to coordinate content and materials.

You will create, source, and edit content for social media, blogs, and websites; prepare print promotions; archive CEHD stories for newsletters and alumni communications; and manage distribution lists, reporting to the Director of Communications.

Qualifications

• Current UND graduate student enrolled in Marketing, Communications or a closely related discipline.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficient in image editing (e.g. Adobe Photoshop or Canva).
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Create, source, and edit content and stories to publish on social media, blogs, and our website
• Create and update print promotional materials for CEHD programs and research groups, including flyers, brochures, and postcards
• Catalog and compile CEHD stories for archive as well as for use in digital/print newsletters and communications to alumni and the external community
• Create and maintain communication distribution and mailing lists

Skills

Content creation

Digital organization

Attention to detail

Education

UND graduate student in Marketing/Communications

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Graduate Service Assistant

• 499853

• Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

• Part-time Staff

• Closing on: Nov 9 2026

Salary/Position Classification

• $1,888.89 monthly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 20 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

Assist Director of Communications

Duties & Responsibilities

• Create, source, and edit content and stories to publish on social media, blogs, and our website
• Create and update print promotional materials for CEHD programs and research groups, including flyers, brochures, and postcards
• Catalog and compile CEHD stories for archive as well as for use in digital/print newsletters and communications to alumni and the external community
• Create and maintain communication distribution and mailing lists

Required Competencies

• Ability to write and create compelling content on behalf of CEHD
• Possesses a talent for digital organization and a high level of attention to detail

Minimum Requirements

• Current UND graduate student enrolled in Marketing, Communications or closely related discipline.
• Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Proficient in image editing (e.g. Adobe Photoshop or Canva)
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some experience in using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
• Skill in editing images for content layout (e.g. resizing, cropping, adjusting contrast, etc.)
• Experience in writing non-academic public-facing content for social media on behalf of an employer or organization