Communications Coordinator (Graduate Assistant)

Job title: Communications Coordinator (Graduate Assistant)

About the Role The Communications Coordinator (Graduate Assistant) is responsible for assisting in all aspects of Sports and Wellness communication, including website maintenance and development, video/multimedia production, social media engagement, and promotions. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Sports and Wellness. This is a student position open to current UIW graduate students.

What You'll Do

• Assist with the development and maintenance of all Sports and Wellness websites and social media accounts.
• Designing and developing marketing materials.
• Serve as department marketing liaison to student stakeholders (i.e. – student organizations, the student newspaper, Greek Life, etc.).
• Assist the Assistant Director of Sports and Wellness with marketing and outreach efforts.
• Coordinate and adhere to departmental risk management efforts for all programs and facilities in areas of responsibility.
• Serve on departmental, university, and/or national committees.
• Adhere to all UIW and Sports and Wellness branding standards, style guides and web standards.
• Understands and represents the mission and vision of UIW and UIW Sports and Wellness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; Excellent organizational and time-management skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Proficiency in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, etc.); Proficiency in taking sports photos and film; Ability to work during normal business work hours; Knowledge of or familiarity with wellness, athletic facilities, and sports at the collegiate level; Ability to follow a social media implementation plan; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Excellent marketing skills; Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures; Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
• Required Education: Current UIW graduate student.
• Required Work Experience: One (1) year experience in a communications role, recreation/club sports program, sports management, or game operations atmosphere.

Nice to Have

• CPR and First Aid Certification (if expired, must be completed within 3 months of employment)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $13.00 per hour for 20-25 hours per week; includes tuition waiver.
• Work hours: 20 hours per week; events and games/tournaments occur on nights and weekends with ability to meet during regular work hours with the Assistant Director of Sports and Wellness.
• Benefits: Tuition waiver and hourly pay; on-campus position.