Innovation Academy Communications Coordinator Student Assistant

STU AST NONCLERICAL & ADMIN

The UF Innovation Academy (IA) has a position for students who would like to serve in the role of Communications Coordinator.

• Monitor and respond to all traffic on the Innovation Academy email account from current and prospective students parents and UF Stakeholders and colleges
• Manage and create content for the IA social media channels on Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn and YouTube.
• Plan and create content using a scheduling system like Buffer to ensure continuous coverage throughout the year
• Proofread documents and emails for UF and IA branding spelling and grammar
• Compose the monthly IA newsletter that goes out to students families and stakeholders (MailChimp)
• Compose Press Releases and notable news stories
• Develop monthly Trailblazers for the website and social media content
• Cocreate and proofread emails to stakeholders students and faculty
• Assist in the overall planning set up logistics and of all IA events occasionally may take place outside regular office hours
• Assist the Web Developer by proofreading the website offering suggestions and developing content
• Assist and collaborate with the Graphic Designer as needed for events and projects
• Oversee the social media content from IA events and collaborate with the IA Ambassadors and IA staff to generate content
• Provide front desk coverage in the absence of the Administrative Specialist including answering phones and directing lobby traffic
• Other duties as assigned

$13.00 per hour

This position is open to all nonIA Minor students who are eligible to work on campus be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Must be in good academic and conduct standing with the University of Florida. Registered students are employed on a parttime basis. Work schedule that allows for an office presence 4 5 days a week up to 10 15 hours per week between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Able to commit at least twothree consecutive semesters to the position.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time organizational and time management skills
• Excellent ability to offer strong customer service and communicate with all stakeholders
• Strong ability to work in an office environment independently and take initiative
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint Word Excel Outlook Teams etc.
• Must quickly develop an understanding of Innovation Academy policies procedures and program requirements basic FAQs general knowledge of the program etc. in order to efficiently answer questions via phone and email
• Strong interpersonal skills facilitation ability (public speaking/presentations tabling for Innovation Academy at events etc.
• Prior experience in an office setting demonstrated written and communication ability or other related work experience is preferred
• Familiarity Adobe programs like Acrobat InDesign Illustrator etc.
• Familiarity with Email services like MailChimp
• Familiarity with content creation programs like Canva
• Upperlevel undergraduates in the College of Journalism and Communication with relevant experience preferred

In order to be considered applicants must upload a cover letter resume and class schedule (or hours of availability).

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.