Alumni Communications Student Assistant

Position Information

Posting Number:
Open until filled

Job Title:

Alumni Communications Student Assistant

Department:
Alumni Affairs Office

Rate of Pay: $8.00 hourly

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Employment Status:
Part Time Temporary

Student Appointment Type:
Jobship and Work-Study

Assist with alumni social media and provide office support for the Alumni Affairs Office. Occasionally assist with events and programs.

• Develop and maintain a social media content planning calendar.
• Create and curate regular content for UM Alumni Office social media accounts and groups on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linked In.
• Monitor, listen and respond to users’ comments and questions in a timely manner.
• Manage the general alumni email account.
• Assist the Alumni Office with the development and assessment of alumni surveys.
• Provide friendly and helpful customer service by welcoming and assisting visitors, answering and directing phone calls, taking and delivering messages, and general office duties as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work after-hours and weekend events as necessary.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred major:
Communication Studies, Mass Communication or Marketing.

• Self-directed, motivated, punctual and reliable.
• Strong communication, PR and writing skills.
• Proficiency with social media, Canva and related software.
• Professional appearance and behavior as a representative of the Alumni Office.
• Good interpersonal, customer service skills and ability to interact with visitors, guests and the UM community in an effective way.
• Photography or videography skills a plus but not required.

Communication Studies, Mass Communication or Marketing major preferred.

Driver’s license preferred.

The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. The University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted.

UM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution

• Are you currently a student (having been admitted or enrolled in classes) at the University of Montevallo?
  • Yes
  • No
• Have you been awarded Federal Work-Study by the Financial Aid Office?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Class Schedule

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter