Communications Assistant

The College of Law is seeking a Communications Assistant. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing communication projects that represent the department goals. 
• Works to achieve day-to-day objectives, supports communication projects and tasks by using established procedures and best practices. 
• Brainstorms, creates, and develops content to distribute using a variety of materials and channels, including print, digital, broadcast, and social media. 
• Assists in planning social media campaigns and advertising departmental efforts to build relationships with students, faculty, staff, news media, alumni, current and prospective donors, policymakers, professional and industry partners, Iowa residents, parents, prospective students, and other external and internal audiences. 
• Assists in the development of press releases, monitors media coverage, and attends both external and internal events. 

WORK HOURS:

• Hours vary.  5-10 hours per week during the semester

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication (verbal and written).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using computers and related software, including Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Outlook, etc. 
• Reasonable experience in handling multiple assignments, conflicting demands or priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Be positive and respectful in working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Must be a student at the University of Iowa 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled