GA for Marketing and Communications - Office of Strategic Marketing & Communications (MarComm) - Graduate Assistant

Job Title

GA for Marketing and Communications - Office of Strategic Marketing & Communications (MarComm) - Graduate Assistant

Department

MarComm Operations

Essential Functions

The Graduate Assistant for the Office of Strategic Marketing & Communications (MarComm) is a developmental role designed to provide hands-on experience across a variety of marketing and communication functions within a higher education setting. This position offers exposure to strategic messaging, content development, event coordination, and operational processes; preparing the graduate assistant for a professional career in marketing, communications, or related fields.

Work Schedule

20 hours per week-scheduling to be determined

Additional Duties

Editorial & Content Development

• Write, edit, and proofread content for a variety of platforms, including websites, blogs, newsletters, and internal communications
• Assist in developing editorial content aligned with institutional voice, brand standards, and strategic priorities

Marketing, Digital & Communications Support

• Draft and adapt marketing copy for diverse audiences, including prospective students, current students, faculty, and staff
• Assist with campaign development and execution across digital and print channels
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistency in messaging and branding

Event, Operational & Administrative Support

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the marketing and communications office, including project management for college and program level project requests
• Support project tracking, documentation, and workflow coordination
• Help maintain organizational systems such as user management and contracts, and other shared resources managed by MarComm

Learning Outcomes

• Gain practical experience in multiple facets of marketing and communications within a higher education setting
• Develop professional writing and editing skills for a variety of audiences and platforms
• Build project management and organizational skills in a collaborative team environment
• Understand strategic communications planning and execution
• Experience a professional workplace setting and cross-functional team dynamics
  
   

Required Qualifications

• Enrollment in a graduate program, preferably in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal team needs and connecting with campus partners
• Attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, set priorities for work assigned, and use of digital platforms and AI to streamline work efficiencies
• Interest in higher education marketing and communications
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  
   

Preferred Qualifications

Sole employment with UNO MarComm or priority for availability given to MarComm.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

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Salary

31,000