Remote Digital Communications Student Assistant

University of Texas; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Digital Communications Student Assistant to support the OnRamps Communications and Marketing team. This remote role offers up to 15 hours per week and pays $12.00–$14.50 per hour, with starting dates as early as August 16, 2026, and a project duration through December 31, 2026.

You will develop, coordinate and edit content across newsletters, social media, and canvass platforms, track email metrics, and help with brand-guided content while coordinating

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or a related field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) or similar applications.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and best practices.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with moderate independence.
• Ability to collaborate within a group environment.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and produce content in adherence with OnRamps brand guidelines and content accessibility guidelines
• Monitors audience engagement to identify high-performing content, and conducts data analysis and reporting, which may include researching, compiling data in spreadsheets or databases, and producing reports
• Supports the team with content coordination, logistics, tracking reviews, file management and archiving, and day-to-day operations for current marketing initiatives and special projects
• Collaborates across teams to create compelling assets that adhere to OnRamps brand guidelines and communicate our mission to a range of audiences, including students, teachers and administrators
• Administrative/project management tasks

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media knowledge

Organizational skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

None

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Digital Communications Student Assistant to support the OnRamps Communications and Marketing team. This remote role offers up to 15 hours per week and pays $12.00–$14.50 per hour, with starting dates as early as August 16, 2026, and a project duration through December 31, 2026.

You will develop, coordinate and edit content across newsletters, social media, and canvass platforms, track email metrics, and help with brand-guided content while coordinating