University Relations Assistant

The UT Martin Office of University Relations is seeking a work study student to provide assistance to the Administrative Assistant and other members of the University Relations staff as required.  Primary responsibilities will include clipping and pasting newspaper articles in preparation for monthly collection and posting to the webpage archives; serving as backup to the support staff for answering department telephones and recording messages for staff; assisting with compilation of commencement, scholarship and honor roll news releases; securing newspaper email addresses via the net in preparation for releases; providing courier service for the office (across the campus) as needed; other office support duties as assigned.

Candidates should have knowledge of computer operating systems, including Word and Excel; good interpersonal skills; flexibility to adjust to changes and short deadlines; attention to detail; and the ability to handle several assignments simultaneously.