Responsibilities

• Create and produce engaging digital content that supports research storytelling, faculty visibility, and strategic initiatives across platforms.
• Write, edit, and publish social media posts, web stories, newsletters, promotional materials, and other digital assets that highlight faculty and student research, programs, and achievements and the work of ORSA.
• Develop visual and graphic content to strengthen audience engagement and improve content impact.
• Ensure all materials align with ORSA and University Communications & Marketing branding, tone, and accessibility standards.
• Manage content edits and revisions based on leadership and subject matter expert feedback, maintaining accuracy, clarity, and consistency across channels.
• Work closely with the Director of Strategy & Communications to implement the content calendar and maintain the website.
• Support the development and execution of initiative-related communications, including promotional materials, content, and messaging aligned with the ORSA’s strategic priorities.
• Serve as a proactive point of contact for promoting center and institute research achievements.
• Develop and execute objectives and events under strategic initiatives that support and elevate student research engagement, education, and visibility.
• Lead the implementation of strategic initiatives that advance research engagement, visibility, and community across centers, institutes, and labs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work with others.
• Part-time.
• 27 hours per week.

Preferred

• Master's degree or equivalent.
• 5 - 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in an academic environment preferred.

Benefits

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