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Engagement & Communications Assistant

University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN · 2 mo ago
On-siteArt & Creative$25.31–$27.32/hrFull-time

We are the administrative hub of the Language Center and the Institute of Linguistics. The Engagement and Communications Assistant promotes our programs, spaces, curricula, events, and initiatives, and represents all university languages through centralized communication and outreach services. This is a highly collaborative position that reports to the administrator but engages with multiple teams. Some work will be assigned by the directors and team leaders. The specialist will work closely with faculty and staff in both units, as well as units served by the Language Center, to interpret academic content and adapt it for a range of audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Public Presentation, Communication & Outreach – 40%
  • Digital and Print Communication and Outreach – 45%
  • Administrative and CourseShare Support – 15%

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED and four years of related office experience
  • Experience learning a second language
  • Experience working in a university setting
  • Public speaking experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent visual design skills
  • Experience marketing a program or idea and/or leading social media campaigns
  • Experience managing a social media account
  • Experience with standard university tools like Google Suite and Zoom

Preferred Qualifications

  • BA/BS in a field related to language, linguistics, or education
  • Experience using Drupal, Google Sites, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Asana, Canva, and Canvas
  • Experience recording and editing short-form and long-form audio and video
  • Experience managing a website
  • Experience managing a social media account that is not your own
  • Experience managing a calendar that is not your own
  • Experience with conferencing equipment
  • Experience proofreading documents
  • Experience with social media post scheduling in Metricool or equivalent
  • Project management experience

Schedule

This position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. No overtime or Sunday work. The work is mostly in person with some opportunity for remote work to be discussed.

Pay

$25.31 - $27.32 per hour.

Benefits

  • MN State Retirement System (MSRS) pension plan – tax-deferred.
  • Thirteen paid vacation days per year (starting accrual rate), in addition to 13 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities covering 75% - 100% of eligible tuition.
  • Excellent and affordable health care benefits.
  • Wellbeing Program (reduction in annual premiums).
  • Yearly merit increase program.
  • Many professional development opportunities.

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