Communications Assistant
- Helps promote upcoming events and programming
- Assists with website development, content creation and upkeep.
- Coordinates and supports technical and logistical details for social media.
- Develops social media content and strategies to effectively engage participants.
- Prepares reports to track social media metrics, including engagement and reach.
- Researches and provides outreach to UF vendors offering GatorPerks discounts, including written and verbal communication
- Assists in developing wellness and worklife programs and events
- Collaborates with staff to establish event goals and objectives; develops and recommends event operating procedures; establishes and manages event planning timelines; creates task assignments; and proposes resources needed to execute events.
- Prepares post-event analysis to assess opportunities and make recommendations for improving events and services to internal and external constituencies, and to implement recommendations as appropriate.
- Acts as the primary vendor contact for UF GatorPerks promotions and events
- Assists in event planning and management, volunteer coordinating and logistics for annual Benefits & Wellness Fair, spring family/worklife expo and other wellness events
- Performs other duties as assigned by the director or communications manager
- Serves as a unit contact and liaison to the public and other university departments
- Establishes priorities and deadlines, provides meeting support, coordinates calendars and oversees office activities.
- Communicates with vendors in support of GatorPerks program.
- Maintains and updates lists, prepares mailings, and performs data entry
- Prepares routine documents, correspondence, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Assists in providing a positive organizational image to the general public and community.
- Responsible for maintaining an inclusive working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the director or communications manager
$16.76 - $19.16 per hour.
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic computer skills are essential. Applicants must have excellent writing and oral communication skills, strong research skills, and knowledge of social media management. Detail-oriented, organized, and willing to perform a number of different tasks that may vary from day to day. A self-starter who is outgoing and enjoys working with the public.
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Founded in 1853, the University of Florida (UF) is the state's oldest university and one of the largest in the country, with more than 50,000 students and 4,000 faculty members. UF is a major land-grant research university encompassing 2,000 acres...
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