Alumni Communications Student Assistant

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Position Information

Posting Number Job Title Alumni Communications Student Assistant Department Alumni Affairs Rate of Pay $8.00 hourly FLSA Non-Exempt Estimated Number of Hours Per Week Employment Status Part Time Temporary Student Appointment Type Jobship and Work-Study General Description

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

Essential

Job Duties

1) Develop and maintain a social media content planning calendar.

2) Create and curate regular content for UM Alumni Office social media accounts and groups on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linked In.

3) Monitor, listen and respond to users' comments and questions in a timely manner.

4) Manage the general alumni email account.

5) Assist the Alumni Office with the development and assessment of alumni surveys.

6) 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.

7) Maintain confidentiality.

8) Work after-hours and weekend events as necessary.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Communication Studies, Mass Communication or Marketing major preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

1) Need to be self-directed, motivated, punctual and reliable.

2) Strong communication, PR and writing skills.

3) Possess proficiency with social media, Canva and related software.

4) Maintain behavior consistent with being a representative of the Alumni Office. Dress and act in a professionally appropriate manner.

5) Good interpersonal, customer service skills and ability to interact with visitors, guests and the UM community in an effective way.

6) Photography or videography skills a plus but not required.

Preferred Major Licenses, Certification or Registrations

Driver's license preferred.

Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Open Date 12/15/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Additional Statement

The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, 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, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.

EEO Statement

UM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* * 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

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

* Class Schedule

Optional Documents

* Resume

* Cover Letter