Digital Communications (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study)

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

2d • $12 - $15 • Remote

About The Position

OnRamps prepares students and teachers for success in the classroom and beyond by building partnerships across K12 and higher education to raise the bar on dynamic experiences that advance student success while lowering barriers to access and opportunity. The Digital Communications Student Assistant works directly with the OnRamps Communications and Marketing team. This role may include developing, coordinating, scheduling, reviewing, writing, or editing content in a range of formats, including email newsletters, marketing collateral, slide presentations, social media, Canvas, and other platforms used by OnRamps students and partners. The Digital Communications Student Assistant also plays a key role in maintaining our email newsletter metrics, tracking, and analysis. Exercise creativity and contribute to the OnRamps digital communications strategy while sharing our story with students, teachers, and educational administrators across Texas. This is a remote position with occasional opportunities to attend team meetings and network with other OnRamps student employees virtually and in-person.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or a related field
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) or similar applications
• Familiarity with social media platforms and best practices
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work with moderate independence
• Ability to collaborate within a group environment
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience and/or extracurricular activities with a focus on marketing or communications
• Volunteer leadership experience in extracurricular activities
• Experience writing, editing, or producing content
• General knowledge of education on a national or state level

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and produce content in adherence with OnRamps brand guidelines and content accessibility guidelines
• Monitors audience engagement to identify high-performing content, and conducts data analysis and reporting, which may include researching, compiling data in spreadsheets or databases, and producing reports
• Supports the team with content coordination, logistics, tracking reviews, file management and archiving, and day-to-day operations for current marketing initiatives and special projects
• Collaborates across teams to create compelling assets that adhere to OnRamps brand guidelines and communicate our mission to a range of audiences, including students, teachers and administrators
• Administrative/project management tasks

Benefits

• Professional development completion
• Retirement Plan Eligibility: Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

What This Job Offers

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