Communications Assistant for the Extension and Extended Campus

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal • Arlington, TX

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Assistant for the Extension and Extended Campus department serves as Communications Assistant supporting a variety of marketing and content creation needs across the division, with an expert focus on social media, digital storytelling, and brand alignment. This position plays a key role in amplifying the division’s message across platforms and assisting with the development of engaging, visually informed content.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role.
• Effective writing and editing skills with attention to detail, tone, and voice.
• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite and communication tools.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of experience developing and managing content for social media platforms and digital marketing campaigns.
• Proficiency with social media management tools such as Hootsuite (or similar platforms) to schedule posts, monitor engagement, and track performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop written marketing content for digital and print channels, with a primary emphasis on social media platforms (X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), newsletters, promotional campaigns, and email communications.
• Proofread and edit communications and marketing materials for tone, clarity, and alignment with UTA’s style guide, ensuring high-quality, error-free content.
• Collaborate with internal teams to brainstorm, plan, and execute engaging campaigns and content calendars that align with divisional goals and strategic priorities.
• Support division departments with tailored marketing and communication materials as needed, including flyers, announcements, and digital content.
• Assist with graphic design or collaborate with design professionals, offering content suggestions and reviewing visuals for clarity and message alignment.
• Maintain and update presentation materials and a digital content library, including statistical data, archival materials, and assets from division departments.
• Review and update web content across the division’s sites in partnership with web administrators, maintaining accessibility per university standards.
• Stay current on trends in digital marketing, social media strategy, and audience engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level