Web Design/Social Media Student Employee

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a Web Design/Social Media Student Employee to support digital communications for the College of Architecture and Planning. The role involves updating WordPress pages, posting on social channels, and creating engaging visuals that follow branding guidelines.

You will work Monday–Friday 8am–5pm with flexible scheduling. Prior experience in WordPress and social media is preferred; Canva/Adobe Suite skills are valuable for creating content and basic analytics reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience creating and updating content on WordPress and social media channels.
• Ability to design engaging visuals aligned with branding guidelines.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Suite and basic analytics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Update web pages/sites and maintain design of the college website, promos, and event pages.
• Post news and events on College of Architecture and Planning channels including Instagram.
• Create visual social content using Canva/Adobe Suite, following branding guidelines.
• Incorporate design feedback and adhere to style guides.
• Assist with journalism/writing tasks as a bonus.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

WordPress

Social media

Canva

Adobe Suite

Design style guide

Journalism/writing

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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 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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