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University of Utah

Campus (IL)

On-site

USD 15,000 - 20,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience in higher education

Strengthened writing and storytelling skills

Exposure to multimedia content creation

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Graduate Assistant to support the mission of promoting student well-being and success. This role focuses on marketing and communication efforts, including writing articles for newsletters and developing content for various channels. Ideal candidates are graduate students with strong writing and editing skills, with responsibilities that may include event support and administrative tasks. Embrace this opportunity to gain hands-on experience in higher education marketing.

Qualifications

Must be a University of Utah student pursuing a degree.
Previous experience working in marketing and communications encouraged.
Ability to tailor messages for different audiences.

Responsibilities

Write and edit articles for newsletters.
Develop messaging for university leadership.
Produce content for social media and websites.

Skills

Excellent writing and editing skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Current student at University of Utah

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Asana

Canva

Microsoft Word

Job description

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

About Student Affairs

Student Affairs is comprised of nearly 20 departments focused on supporting student well‑being and success with the ultimate goal of assisting students in discovery their passion, people, and purpose. We aim to foster an environment that encourages employees to embrace innovative service delivery methods to best meet the needs of our students. As a result, students have the opportunity to participate in the creation of campus culture, collaboratively working alongside professional staff, student leaders, and academic partners.

Student Affairs departments serve all students at the University of Utah, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who represent many communities, cultures, and nations. In order to best support our students, it is important that staff stay aware of issues and best practices related to student development, and sense of belonging, both locally and nationally.

Job Summary

The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs Graduate Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the division’s mission to promote student well‑being and success. This position provides key support for marketing and communication efforts that aim to reach audiences across the University of Utah campus community.

The Graduate Assistant will work closely with the Internal Marketing and Communications Manager to produce content for a variety of communication channels, with a primary focus on writing articles for the division’s newsletters, which are shared division-wide and campus-wide. These articles inform students, faculty, and staff about updates within Student Affairs, highlight newsworthy initiatives, and showcase the division’s impact on student success. This role will also assist in developing messaging for university leadership and collaborative campus partners.

Additional content responsibilities may include supporting social media, website updates, videography, photography, and graphic design. The Graduate Assistant may also assist with event support, scheduling, meeting coordination, and other administrative tasks as needed.

This position is ideal for a graduate student who is detail‑oriented, passionate about writing and storytelling, and committed to student support, advocacy, and holistic success in higher education.

Additional Details

Work 20 hours per week throughout the academic year with consistent fixed office hours, including occasional evening and weekends
Attend regular staff meetings
Adhere to all university and departmental policies
Professionally represent Student Affairs and articulate its mission and vision
May be asked to adjust working hours to reflect necessary organizational needs. Some nights and weekends may be included.

Key Responsibilities

Write, edit, and proofread articles for division-wide and campus-wide newsletters.
Develop clear, engaging messaging for university leadership and campus partners.
Produce content for various communication channels, including social media, websites, videos, and photography.
Support marketing and communication projects that highlight Student Affairs initiatives and impact.
Manage and update a content calendar to track deadlines, events, and publishing schedules.
Conduct interviews with subject matter experts, students, and staff to gather information for stories.
Collaborate with departments across Student Affairs to ensure accurate, timely, and aligned messaging.
Assist with event support, including day‑of logistics and communication needs.
Provide administrative support such as organizing meetings, preparing materials, and coordinating project tasks.
Ensure all content reflects the division’s mission of supporting student well‑being and success.

What You’ll Gain

Hands‑on experience in higher education marketing and communications within a large, multifaceted division.
Strengthened writing and storytelling skills across multiple formats, including newsletters, leadership messaging, digital content, and social media.
Experience collaborating with leadership and campus partners, gaining insight into university operations and communication workflows.
Project management skills, including content calendar planning, deadline management, and cross‑team coordination.
Exposure to multimedia content creation, such as videography, photography, and graphic design.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
If accommodation is required and has been approved by the Center for Disability & Access (CDA), please contact the hiring manager to further discuss and create a plan of support.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a University of Utah student pursuing a degree
Previous experience working in marketing and communications encouraged.
Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including interviewing and collaboration.
Ability to work effectively individually with little supervision and collaborate to achieve goals in a team.
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, Asana, Canva, Sprout Social, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferences

Experience in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
Experience writing articles or stories for broad or diverse audiences.
Familiarity with content creation for social media, websites, or newsletters.
Experience using multimedia tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud.
Basic understanding of photography and videography.
Understanding of Student Affairs or prior experience working in a higher education setting.

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Additional Information

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/. Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu. The safety report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security‑related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

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