Web Design/Social Media Student Employee

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a part-time Web Design/Social Media Student Employee to support the college’s digital presence. You will maintain WordPress content, craft articles and student success stories, and create engaging social media posts with photos or short videos.

You’ll monitor basic analytics and ensure all materials align with branding guidelines, contributing to the college’s online visibility and branding efforts.

Qualifications

• Maintains and updates web content using WordPress.
• Creates engaging articles, event highlights, and student stories.
• Develops content for social media with photos and short videos.
• Follows college branding and style guidelines.
• Basic analytics reporting for website and social media.

Responsibilities

• Update web pages/sites; maintain website, promos, and event pages.
• Post news and events on the College of Architecture and Planning site and Instagram.
• Design visual social media content using Canva/Adobe Suite.
• Incorporate design feedback and follow style guide.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

WordPress experience

Social media management

Content writing

Graphic design basics

Tools

WordPress

Canva

Adobe Suite

Job description

Details

Open Date 09/16/2026

Requisition Number PRN17459N

Job Title UU Student - Other

Working Title Web Design/Social Media Student Employee

Career Progression Track SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 20

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Flexible if needed. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00158 - Coll of Architect & Plan-Dean

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment Internal to the University

Pay Rate Range 15.00

Close Date 11/01/2026

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

Job Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the college’s digital communications and online presence by maintaining and updating web content through WordPress, as well as developing articles, event highlights, and student success stories. The role involves creating engaging content for social media platforms, including photos and short videos. The position also monitors website traffic and social media engagement using basic analytics and reporting tools. In addition, the role ensures that all digital communications and visual content consistently follow the college’s official branding and style guidelines.

Responsibilities

1. Update web pages/sites. Maintain and provide ongoing design of the website, promos, and event pages.
2. Maintain and post news and events on the College of Architecture and Planning website and college-level Instagram account.
3. Experience designing visual social media content (on Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar products).
4. Experience in taking design feedback and adhering to a design style guide.
5. Any experience in journalism, article writing, etc. is a bonus.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Preferences

1. Experience working in WordPress.
2. Experience working on social media platforms.

Special Instructions Summary

In your cover letter, please express your experience in managing web and/or social media accounts along with your style of writing.

Additional Information

The University of Utah is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
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