Communications Assistant for the Extension and Extended Campus

Arlington, TX (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableEntry LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the division’s content and communications pipeline, driving social media, newsletters, and cross-team campaigns while maintaining web content and a centralized asset library.

  • Content Production & Editing: Create and refine social posts, emails, and promotional materials to align with campus brand voice.
  • Campaign Planning & Execution: Collaborate across teams to plan calendars and execute engaging, strategy-aligned campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop written marketing content for digital and print channels, with a primary emphasis on social media platforms (X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), newsletters, promotional campaigns, and email communications.
  • Proofread and edit communications and marketing materials for tone, clarity, and alignment with UTA’s style guide, ensuring high-quality, error-free content.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to brainstorm, plan, and execute engaging campaigns and content calendars that align with divisional goals and strategic priorities.
  • Support division departments with tailored marketing and communication materials as needed, including flyers, announcements, and digital content.
  • Assist with graphic design or collaborate with design professionals, offering content suggestions and reviewing visuals for clarity and message alignment.
  • Maintain and update presentation materials and a digital content library, including statistical data, archival materials, and assets from division departments.
  • Review and update web content across the division’s sites in partnership with web administrators, maintaining accessibility per university standards.
  • Stay current on trends in digital marketing, social media strategy, and audience engagement.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role.
  • Effective writing and editing skills with attention to detail, tone, and voice.
  • Highly proficient in MS Office Suite and communication tools.
  • Must work in office three (3) days a week.

Preferred

  • Two (2) years of experience developing and managing content for social media platforms and digital marketing campaigns.
  • Proficiency with social media management tools such as Hootsuite (or similar platforms) to schedule posts, monitor engagement, and track performance.

Benefits

  • We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
  • To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link: https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php