Federal Work Study-Student Assistant (Communications & Administrative Support)

Gainesville, FL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New Grad10+ years expPart time

Posted 16 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and support the department’s marketing and communications workstreams, including updating the website, producing visual content, publishing on social media, and assisting with events.

  • Website maintenance and content updates
  • Visual content creation for campaigns
  • Social media content development and publishing

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Marketing and Communications Specialist with updating and maintaining the department website.
  • Create and edit photos, graphics, and other visual materials using software such as Adobe Photoshop and Canva.
  • Assist with developing and publishing content for departmental social media platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
  • Support departmental communications efforts, including drafting announcements, and promotional content.
  • Assist with planning and supporting departmental events, seminars, meetings, and outreach activities.
  • Perform data entry, filing, document preparation, and other general office tasks.

Requirements

  • Must maintain a 2.5-grade point average.
  • Able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week
  • Must receive or be eligible to receive Federal Work Study
  • Required Qualifications:
  • - Must maintain a 2.5-grade point average.
  • - Able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week
  • - Must receive or be eligible to receive Federal Work Study

Preferred

  • Demonstrated interest in communications, marketing, public relations and scientific research.
  • Experience with, or willingness to learn, website maintenance using a content management system (CMS).
  • Basic graphic design and photo-editing experience.
  • Experience managing or creating content for social media platforms.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Previous office, administrative, customer service, or communications experience preferred.
  • Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in a team environment.
  • Professionalism, reliability, and a positive customer-service-oriented attitude.
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University of Florida is a major, public, comprehensive, land-grant, research university. The state's oldest, largest and most comprehensive university, it is among the nation's most academically diverse public universities. University of Florida has a long history of established programs in international education, research and service. It was founded in 1853 and is based in Gainesville, Florida.

Gainesville, Florida, USA
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17.5%
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75.5%
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