SGA Communication and Public Relations Director

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

UW-Stevens Point's Student Government Association seeks a Communications and Public Relations Director to lead the Public Relations and Marketing Team, coordinate media outreach, and manage the SGA website and social channels.

The role will plan events, produce a newsletter, create promotional materials, and collaborate with the Office of University Relations to raise campus visibility. It requires a minimum of 10 hours per week on campus, with routine transitional duties to ensure continuity.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage social media and marketing materials.
• Strong organization and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Executive Director.
• Lead the Public Relations and Marketing Team.
• Promote student understanding and participation in SGA.
• Serve as SGA media relations coordinator.
• Inform campus and local media about SGA events, decisions, and policy.
• Manage all SGA graphics, images, and promotional materials.
• Plan and run the SGA's radio show.
• Coordinate and maintain SGA social media presence.
• Produce a regular newsletter.
• Develop, update, and manage the SGA website.
• Collaborate with fellow directors to plan campus events.
• Attend the SGA Senate and Executive Staff meetings.
• Serve a minimum of 10 hours per week in the SGA Office or related work.
• Meet near the end of each semester with the Executive Director to discuss transitional material.
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Position Title

SGA Communication and Public Relations Director

Job Category

Student Hourly

Job Profile

Student Help

Job Summary

Communication and Public Relations Director

Key Job Responsibilities

• A. Reports to the Executive Director
• B. Lead the Public Relation and Marketing Team
• C. Actively promote student understanding of, and participation in the Student Government Association
• D. Serve as the Student Government Association's media relations coordinator
• i. Inform campus and local media concerning the Student Government Association events, news, decisions, and policy
• E. Manage and create all the Student Government Association graphic designing, images, and promotional materials.
• F. Plan and run the Student Government Association's radio show
• G. Facilitate the Director's programming and outreach
• H. Coordinate, develop, and maintain the Student Government Association's social media presence
• i. Produce a regular newsletter
• I. Form a working relationship with the Office of University Relations and Communications
• J. Manage and create all of the Student Government Association's graphic designing, images, and promotional material
• K. Develop, update, and manage the Student Government Association website
• L. Create and upload Bright Sign Presentations.
• M. Collaborate with fellow directors to plan events regarding campuswide observation days.
• N. Attend the Student Government Association Senate and the Executive Staff meetings
• O. Serve a minimum of 10 hours per week in the SGA Office or related work meeting on campus, with the exception of Student Senate.
• P. Meet at a minimum of once near the end of each semester with the Executive Director to specifically discuss and document transitional material including semester accomplishments and helpful tips. Documentation must be typed, emailed, and stored in the Student Government Association email account, as well as handed over for the next person in the role. Transitional materials must also include an updated list of contacts at the last meeting of the executive's term.
• Q. Other duties as assigned

Special Notes

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affimative Action at 715-346-2606 or [e-mail]. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx.

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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