Communications Assistant

As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.

At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of Western

U. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.

Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.

Communications Assistant

998285

Part‑time

2001-College of Optometry

Western University Campus‑Pomona, CA

California

Under the general direction of the Director of Continuing Education and Communications, the Communications Assistant is responsible for assisting in the development and operation of the college’s Communications ranging from social media, Website and Newsletters.

• Ability to use Social Media programs Facebook, Linked In, Instagram, Tik Tok and more.
• Ability to assist in photo database management.
• Ability to edit videos and use Canva for publications.
• Ability to create and format documents in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint..
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact with administration, faculty, staff, and students in a highly responsive and professional manner.
• Must be a self‑assured, experienced leader who is able to work in a fast-paced environment and be flexible in job assignments.
• Ability to effectively interact with administration, faculty, staff, students, and outside constituents in a professional manner.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Education:

• Student enrolled in the College of Optometry in good academic standing
• Student must meet Federal Work Study ( FWS ) qualifications, which are:
  • Upon hire, ability to provide proof of ability to work in U.S.
  • Must have a completed current FAFSA .
  • Must have remaining financial aid unmet need.
  • Must be in good academic standing at Western University of Health Sciences.

Under supervision as a student assistant performs the following job duties:

• Handles and oversees confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business.
• Represents the College of Optometry at select conferences and events including, but not limited to AOA and/or AAO , outreach events as needed and clinic events for student content.
• Participates in College events and activities including, but not limited to, Orientation, Sorting Ceremony and other annual activities as needed.

• Handles and oversees Instagram account for student led events.
• Assists with monthly social media campaigns and heritage month recognition.

• Creates and edits videos.
• Creates Pinterest images for new articles.

• Performs other duties as assigned. The University/College reserves the right to change or add duties at any time.

• Approximately 3 hours per week – schedule varies

We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.

We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements,…