Student Communications Associate

Student Communications Associate

The College of Engineering’s Mechanical Engineering (ME) department is looking for a Student Communications Associate who can help with newsletter, social media, event planning, and office support.  They will focus on preparation of the departmental newsletter and management of ME social media accounts as directed.  Successful applicants for this position will have: an editorial eye for compelling photography and engaging digital/print design; excellent communication and customer service skills; and can complete follow-through on projects independently.  

Responsibilities

• Design departmental newsletter layout and assist with content writing
• Manage social media content
• Develop print projects as needed
• Track projects from start to finish
• Collaborate with faculty & outside professionals as needed
• Provide office support of basic reception and general duties
• Event planning, promotions, set-up, attending to capture content, and tear-down

Requirements

Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Iowa.  Proficiency with the Adobe Suite (esp. InDesign) or comparable editing software is required.  Excellent interpersonal communication skills are essential for success in this position. 

Required Work Schedule

Availability during office hours of 8:00-12:00 AM and 12:30-4:30 PM, Monday – Friday.  We will take your class schedule into consideration.  Up to 20 hours per week during fall & spring sessions. Possibility of up to 40 hours/week during breaks and summer.  

2 positions are available immediately.

$12.00-$15.00 per hour based on experience. 

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Other:  course schedule and work-study award letter (if applicable)

Any questions about the position may be directed to David Scholz at david-scholz@uiowa.edu. 

Job Code: S701