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Communications Assistant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511708
Division/Organization: School of Education
Department: General
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: EDUCATION BUILDING
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Performing and Visual Arts, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Education and Training, Healthcare and Health Sciences, Customer Service, Department and Office Assistants, Honoring Context and Culture, Federal Work-Study Preferred

Department Overview:

 The Office of Communications and Advancement (C&A) within the UW–Madison School of Education is an integrated and collaborative unit that helps increase awareness and visibility of faculty and staff, students, departments, academic programs, and service units through a range of communications and marketing efforts. The office also serves and engages with students, alumni, and friends, builds and nurtures internal and external relationships, and develops and enhances lifelong philanthropic relationships. C&A is committed to inclusivity and the pursuit of excellence. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable, and accepting work environment.

Anticipated Start Date:

 September 2, 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10 

Schedule:

 Monday through Friday, flexible between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00 

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Current UW–Madison undergraduate student; preference for candidates who may be able to continue in the role for more than one academic year.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

We are looking for a student who:
-has strong writing skills, some experience with editing, an eye for detail, and the ability to spot spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
-is able to learn and apply the School of Education’s editorial voice and style
-is interested in writing both short news posts and longer stories, developing ideas from draft to publication
-has — or is eager to develop — interviewing skills, including reaching out to faculty, staff, students, and alumni to gather information about their work
-is comfortable asking questions, offering suggestions, and applying feedback
-is familiar with, or willing to learn, Google Docs/Sheets, Microsoft Word/Excel, WordPress, and Associated Press (AP) style
-enjoys working both independently and as part of a team
-strives to produce high-quality work

Position Summary/Job Duties:

As a valued member of our communications team, you’ll gain hands-on experience developing clear, engaging content and sharpen your ability to research, interview, write, and edit stories for both online and print publications. Specific duties will include:
-writing, editing, and publishing news stories that highlight work across the arts, health, and education to be shared through the School of Education’s website, e-newsletters, and print publications;
-developing and reporting longer-form articles for the School’s print and online magazine and newsletters;
-supporting the School’s social media, public relations, and email marketing efforts;
assisting with additional efforts related to communicating about School of Education programs and events;
-helping, as needed, with setting up and staffing occasional events and with miscellaneous office tasks.

To apply:
A complete application will include the following:
-A letter of interest addressed to Kari Dickinson, Communications Specialist, explaining your qualifications.
-A resume listing your current and past experience from clubs, activities, jobs, etc.

Physical Demands:

None

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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