Communications – Content Creation, Strategy, and Brand Graduate Assistantship

Communications – Content Creation, Strategy, and Brand Graduate Assistantship (0.50 FTE)

The Graduate Center is seeking a graduate student for Summer II 2026 (July 1 to August 16) and Academic Year 2026 (8/17/2026 to 5/23/2027) with the opportunity for continued employment in Summer I 2027 (5/24/2027 to 6/30/2027) and beyond based on performance. The graduate assistant/associate will support the Graduate Center in a communications and outreach capacity for a variety of projects and initiatives. The position will focus on communications strategy and analysis, writing-focused projects, and brand management; however, there will be opportunities for graphic design, video, or photography projects.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Article Writing for the Website, Newsletters, and Social Media

• Research, pitch, and draft articles
• Analyze content performance and suggest improvements for greater reach
• Write Student Features for the website and social media

Communications and Brand Management

• Assist with development of and draft communication plans and outreach materials for Graduate Center initiatives, programs, and teams
• Maintain Graduate Center websites and style guides
• Report and advise on social media growth and impact

Content Creation

• Create graphics for outreach and programmatic purposes
• Work with the team to develop data visualizations that communicate impact and outcomes of Graduate Center initiatives
• Develop and implement social media content for Graduate Center initiatives
• Research, pitch, and implement ideas for website and social media content.

Participate as a Graduate Ambassador as needed to promote the resources and initiatives of the Graduate College

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience communicating with a wide variety of audiences verbally and in writing
• Strong time management skills
• Strong computer skills; experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work as a member of a collaborative team
• Ability to complete work with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
• Eligible to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong English written and oral communication skills in an outreach context. Journalism, science communication, public relations, or similar experience are highly appreciated.
• Working knowledge of the Drupal website platform as well as Salesforce, Sprout, or other outreach management software
• Experience using social media for outreach purposes, especially LinkedIn and Instagram
• Experience with social media metrics reporting
• Graphic design experience, particularly Adobe Creative Suite and MS Publisher
• Experience with photography
• Experience with video production

Approximate Hours Per Week:

• 0.50 FTE (20 hours/week)
• General work hours fall within 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday; however, flexible work arrangements can be considered, upon request and approval of supervisor.
• Graduate Center events occasionally take place after 5 PM or on weekends. Work schedules will be adjusted based on the work needed and the employee’s schedule.

Benefits:

• Stipend of $25,654 for the academic year or $12,827 per semester (based on the percent of the appointment time at an annualized rate of $51,308).
• If a non-resident, tuition reduction to the equivalent of base in-state graduate tuition
• 100% Base Graduate Tuition Coverage (this does not cover the AFAT fee, international student fee, or other fees not part of tuition)
• Student Health Insurance premium coverage
• 10% ASUA Bookstore discount on select items

Application Materials

• Curriculum Vitae or Résumé
• Cover Letter
• A PDF or Word Document containing: 1) Writing Sample – A newsletter article or blog post intended for a diverse audience; and, 2) a 1-page infographic on a subject of your choice

About the Graduate Center

The Graduate Center is the home of Graduate College student success initiatives. From writing and public speaking to career services, mentoring, collaboration, community, belonging, and more, the Graduate Center offers support in-person, online, and on-demand. In addition, we are the home of several impactful fellowship and pipeline programs, including, but not limited to, the University Fellows Program, the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Consortium, the Peace Corps Coverdell Fellowship, the Initiative to Maximize Student Development, the Ronald E. McNair Achievement Program, and more. For additional information about the Graduate Center, please visit https://gradcenter.arizona.edu.

About University of Arizona Graduate College

The Graduate College provides central support and leadership to serve, oversee, and advance all aspects of the graduate enterprise at the University of Arizona.