Student Communications & Office Assistant - History

The Student Communications & Office Assistant supports the department’s outreach efforts by creating and managing engaging social media content, promoting events and blog posts, and assisting with event coverage and promotional design. This role also provides essential administrative support, including front desk assistance, data entry, and general office tasks to ensure smooth daily operations.

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Teamwork

• Design, create, and update content for various department social media channels for promoting department events and maintaining social media networks
• Assist with office needs such as copying, scanning, filing, data entry, running errands, etc.
• Provide support for department events
• Check the weekly Campus Update e-mail for relevant University events/programs/opportunities to share to our social media channels (weekly)
• Promote new blog posts on social channels (weekly)
• Work with Outreach Coordinator to design promotional images on Canva for key Department events (Commencement, Celebration of Excellence, and class registration, for example).
• Serve as backup photographer at key Department events (as schedule allows), like guest lectures and celebration of excellence
• Answer telephone, assist visitors as needed

• Experience with social media.
• Experience with design of flyers, infographics, or webpages.
• Excellent communication skills and proven experience in writing and editing.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• History Majors or Minors preferred.