Work Study Program Aid for Free Expression, Intellectual Freedom & Constructive Dialogue Program

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JOB TITLE:

Program Aid for Free Expression Intellectual Freedom & Constructive Dialogue Program

JOB PURPOSE:

Support the programs director in planning and promoting campus events learning and development initiatives and tracking of our addition support the program by assisting in general office duties including designing flyers and reports delivering program materials to other campus offices and providing support for Advisory Board meetings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with planning coordinating and promoting program events workshops speaker programs and other educational activities.

Support the development and promotion of student and employee learning and development initiatives.

Assist with program communications including drafting and distributing announcements creating promotional materials maintaining program calendars and updating program-related web and social media content as directed.

Design flyers informational materials presentations reports and other communications using appropriate digital tools.

Assist with tracking program activities participation outreach and other information used to monitor and report program progress.

Assist with preparing materials agendas communications and logistics for Advisory Board meetings.

Conduct basic research and gather information related to free expression intellectual freedom academic freedom constructive dialogue and related program activities.

Deliver program materials and communications to campus offices and other locations as needed.

Maintain organized electronic and physical files and assist with general administrative and office duties.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist with special projects and time-sensitive program initiatives.

Provide event-day support including preparation of materials registration room setup and post-event follow-up.

Assist with occasional photography videography or other documentation of program activities as appropriate.

Participate in training and professional development related to program activities communication event planning and workplace responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES:

Effective written and verbal communication.

Organization and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and complete assignments reliably.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Professionalism and dependability.

Basic proficiency with common computer applications and digital communication tools especially Canva.

Ability to learn new software and technology platforms.

Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with students faculty staff administrators and external guests.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a currently enrolled University of Wyoming student in good academic standing.

Must be eligible have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Demonstrated proficiency with Canva and ability to create professional-quality flyers promotional materials presentations and other visual communications.

Ability to follow instructions complete assigned tasks and meet established deadlines.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with event planning social marketing communications social media graphic design or office administration.
• Familiarity with digital design content management social media or learning platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Google Workspace Adobe Creative Cloud iMovie or similar tools.
• Interest in intellectual academic and expressive freedoms constructive dialogue higher education or related topics.
• Previous experience working in a professional university or office environment.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO CAREERS:

This position provides practical experience in higher education administration program development event planning communications marketing research project coordination and professional office operations. The student employee will develop transferable skills in written and oral communication organization project management digital communication graphic design data tracking event coordination and professional collaboration.

The position also provides opportunities to observe and participate in the development and implementation of a university-wide program focused on intellectual academic and expressive freedoms and constructive dialogue. These experiences may be particularly valuable for students interested in careers in higher education public administration law government public policy communications nonprofit organizations education student affairs and related fields.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus understanding our location is at 7220 feet above sea level.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or email.

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