Graduate Assistant-Sustainability

Assistantship TitleGraduate AssistantJob Class Code00096FLSAExemptMinimum Qualifications

Currently admitted to the Graduate School2. Be in good academic standing3. Be registered full-time for the respective semester (nine semester credit hours during the fallsemester, nine semester credit hours during spring semester, six semester credit hours during thesummer session(s)), or in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements on the degree plan.

Posting NumberA0356Working TitleGraduate Assistant-SustainabilityLocationEdinburg, TexasCollegeN/ADepartmentSustainabilityDivisionDivision of Finance and AdministrationFTE.5Scope of JobCoordinates communications for projects and service rollouts that supportThe Office for Sustainability’s goals and objectives. Creates, develops and implements strategic marketing and communications plans for the department in line with the overall university goals and strategies. Designs publications and other informational materials for various departmental activities. Coordinates communiqués via various media resources. Writes to communicate information to a diverse population of students, staff and faculty.Responsible for coordinating the actions for the communication and ensuring allcommunication activities are executed withinUTRGVguidelines, copyright andprivacy laws, and supporting the overall communication strategy of theorganization. Plans, supervises, and schedules the work of assigned student assistants by determining work priorities, evaluating work progress, and ensures deadlines are met. Coordinates dissemination of departmental information and keymessages. Ensures standards and style guides for outgoing print and digital media as established through UTRGV’s University Marketing and Communicationsdepartment are maintained.Reviews, evaluates, and approves graphics, text, and layout of work for flyers,posters, brochures, newsletters, newspaper and other types of communicationsfor effective messaging, which includes tailoring communication for audiencesoutside the department; while ensuring final approval through UniversityMarketing and Communications has been obtained.Leads planning and development of strategic communications plans toeffectively reach and engage audiences by combining broadcast andengagement communication methods, including identification of audience,tools, and communication channels. Assists in the development and use of communication operating and budgeting process.Leads the development of multi-year communication planning process,including recommendation of goals in coordination with theUTRGVanddepartment guidelines.Develops and directs appropriate outcome-based metrics to evaluateeffectiveness of programs and reports.Coordinates with other campus communication professionals such as marketingmanagers, photographers, graphic designers, printing specialists, and trainingspecialists to understand local opportunities and challenges in reaching targetaudiences with key messages to empower and improve end-user skills andknowledge.Discipline Specific Required QualificationsExperience with writing, marketing, and/or research related activitiesGraduate Students – Research, writing, or marketing backgrounds preferred or similar field.Preferred Qualifications Able to work well with diverse groups of people and have excellent communication skills Knowledge ofHTML,CSS, Adobe Photoshop or other graphic design tools a plus Must be able to work independently with little supervisionMass Communications Graduate Assistant – WorkstudySalaryNumber of Vacancies3Desired Start Date01/07/2020EEO StatementUTRGVis an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to hire without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or veteran status.UTRGVtakes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Open Date06/25/2020Special Instructions to ApplicantsDear Applicant,Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:Date of BirthSocial Security NumberGenderEthnicity/RacePlease make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.Quick Linkhttp://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/24886Posting Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

Resume

Writing / Publication Sample

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application