Study Program Aid Expression, Intellectual Freedom & Constructive Dialogue Program

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Program Aid for Free Expression, Intellectual Freedom & Constructive Dialogue Program

The Free Expression, Intellectual Freedom, & Constructive Dialogue Program helps students develop intellectual courage and dialogue skills, helps faculty and staff understand and model intellectual, academic, and expressive freedoms, and collaborates with administrators and others to uphold a campus culture characterized by free inquiry and expression. (Learn more o.edu/principles)

Job location: UW Laramie Campus, Old Main

Pay rate or range: $12/hour

Support the program's director in planning and promoting campus events, learning and development initiatives, and tracking of our progress. In addition, support the program by assisting in general office duties including designing flyers and reports, delivering program materials to other campus offices, and providing support for Advisory Board meetings.

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and promoting program events, workshops, speaker programs, and other educational activities.
• Support the development and promotion of student and employee learning and development initiatives.
• Assist with program communications, including drafting and distributing announcements, creating promotional materials, maintaining program calendars, and updating program-related web and social media content as directed.
• Design flyers, informational materials, presentations, reports, and other communications using appropriate digital tools.
• Assist with tracking program activities, participation, outreach, and other information used to monitor and report program progress.
• Assist with preparing materials, agendas, communications, and logistics for Advisory Board meetings.
• Conduct basic research and gather information related to free expression, intellectual freedom, academic freedom, constructive dialogue, and related program activities.
• Deliver program materials and communications to campus offices and other locations as needed.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files and assist with general administrative and office duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Assist with special projects and time-sensitive program initiatives.
• Provide event-day support, including preparation of materials, registration, room setup, and post-event follow-up.
• Assist with occasional photography, videography, or other documentation of program activities, as appropriate.
• Participate in training and professional development related to program activities, communication, event planning, and workplace responsibilities.

• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments reliably.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Professionalism and dependability.
• Basic proficiency with common computer applications and digital communication tools, especially Canva.
• Ability to learn new software and technology platforms.
• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external guests.

• Must be a currently enrolled University of Wyoming student in good academic standing.
• Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Canva and ability to create professional-quality flyers, promotional materials, presentations, and other visual communications.
• Ability to follow instructions, complete assigned tasks, and meet established deadlines.

• Experience with event planning, social marketing, communications, social media, graphic design, or office administration.
• Familiarity with digital design, content management, social media, or learning platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Cloud, iMovie, or similar tools.
• Interest in intellectual, academic, and expressive freedoms, constructive dialogue, higher education, or related topics.
• Previous experience working in a professional, university, or office environment.

This position provides practical experience in higher education administration, program development, event planning, communications, marketing, research, project coordination, and…