Communications Assistant (Student Associate) - A&F Human Resources

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Primary Duties

The Communications Assistant will support the Administrative Operations team in the Human Resources department at the University of Cincinnati. This role focuses on assisting with content creation, researching trends, and enhancing communication efforts across various platforms. This role is heavily involved with the management of the UC HR Instagram and may assist with other social media accounts. Experience in social media management and marketing is a preferred qualification. The position is designed to provide meaningful experience for students interested in communications, journalism, or marketing careers.

The role would begin January 11, 2027 and pays $14/hr.

Please apply by November 13, 2026. Those selected for an interview will be notified via email.

Essential Functions

1. Research Communication Opportunities:
   Research and identify trends, topics, and opportunities to enhance communication efforts, including potential stories, features, or updates relevant to the university audience.
2. Draft and Edit Content:
   Assist in planning, writing, and editing content for newsletters, social media, website updates, and other communication channels, ensuring alignment with the department's messaging goals.
3. Multimedia Support:
   Prepare scripts, outlines, or supporting materials for podcasts and other multimedia projects to ensure engaging and relevant content. Based on expertise, plan, record, and edit video content for various outlets.
4. Collaborate with Team Members:
   Work closely with the Director of Administrative Operations and other team members to brainstorm ideas and ensure alignment with the department’s communication strategy.
5. Content Scheduling and Organization:
   Help organize and schedule communication materials, ensuring timely delivery of messages across platforms. Maintain a content calendar for newsletters and social media.
6. Audience Engagement Insights:
   Assist in gathering feedback or insights from the university audience to refine communication strategies and ensure relevance and effectiveness.
7. Maintain Visual and Written Standards:
   Ensure all content adheres to the university’s branding, style, and accessibility guidelines, maintaining consistency across platforms. Assists in maintaining and updating unit communications and presentation materials.

Minimum Requirements

• Enrollment: Must be enrolled at UC, either part-time (1 or more credit hours) or full-time, with the intent to continue enrollment during the next academic term.
• Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Skills: Strong written communication skills; desire to work closely with others; attention to detail; basic familiarity with digital and social media trends; and eagerness to learn.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Adobe Creative or other multimedia editing experience (Premiere Pro, Audition, InDesign, etc.).
• Interview, journalism, and storytelling experience.

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.

As a UC student employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare.

Hourly Pay Rate: 14

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Important: To apply for a student position, you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites, including Handshake. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.

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