Health Communication Student Assistant
The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT
•$10•Hybrid
About The Position
The Health Communication Student Assistant supports the Longhorn Wellness Center’s health communication efforts by creating engaging, evidence‑informed content and messages that promote student well‑being across campus. The role also contributes to the development, coordination, and evaluation of outreach campaigns, workshops, and educational materials.
Requirements
- An undergraduate student enrolled at UT Austin taking 6 or more credits.
- Knowledge of health communication principles, theories, and best practices.
- Comfort learning and mastering new technology and platforms.
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with UT Austin campus culture and events.
- Experience developing social media strategy and content for an organization or group.
- Strong written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, follow-up on assignments, and take initiative on projects.
- Ability to collaborate on projects with staff, faculty and students and implement feedback effectively.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the development of health communications projects and campaigns following principles of health communication to support student well-being and encourage health promotive behaviors.
- Assist with the creation, implementation, and evaluation of innovative, campus-wide outreach and marketing for the Longhorn Wellness Center.
- Support the HealthyhornsTXT program by writing text messages related to health topics and campus resources, maintaining the monthly messaging calendar, managing message scheduling, and overseeing data entry and reporting.
- Create content related to safer substance use by drafting social media and website content, print materials, and planning outreach events on campus.
- Create timely health topic content for @Healthyhorns social media accounts across Instagram, X, and Facebook.
- Assist with developing and implementing workshops, presentations, trainings, and tabling events.
- Assist with tracking and compiling data.
- Collaborate with other professional and student staff to create and promote well-being initiatives and communications.
- Assist with other health promotion projects as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- UTSaver voluntary retirement programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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