Student Assistant Innovation Academy Communications Coordinator

STU AST NON-CLERICAL & 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
• Co-create and proofread emails to stakeholders students and faculty
• Assist in the overall planning set up logistics and execution 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
• Collaborate with MarCom team to compile data for IA website IA YouTube channel IA social media channels and IA newsletter into a monthly MarCom Analytics report using Googles Looker Studio
• Provide front desk coverage in the absence of the Administrative Specialist including answering phones and directing lobby traffic

$14.00 per hour; commensurate with skills and experience.

• This position is open to all non-IA 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.
• Registered students are employed on a part-time basis
• Work schedule that allows for an office presence 4 - 5 days a week for 10 - 15 hours per week between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday
• Able to commit at least two-three 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 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
• Upper-level undergraduates in the College of Journalism and Communication with relevant experience preferred

Work schedule that allows for an office presence 4 - 5 days a week for 10 - 15 hours per week between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday

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.