STUDENT: Communications Assistant, Alumni & Family Engagement

Title

STUDENT:
Communications Assistant, Alumni & Family Engagement

VP - Advancement

VP - Advancement

$11.91 - $14.65 per hour

University Campus - St. Paul, Minnesota

Northwestern is a faith-driven community, unwavering in our Christ-centered principles and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God’s Word and our calling to impact His world, our mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.

To assist in effectively creating content for the Alumni department by creating and editing content that accurately represents UNW and engages with external constituents (Alumni, parents, patrons, guests, and the public).

This position is for the  academic year.

• Assist Alumni & Family Engagement team with writing, scheduling, and maintaining the social media content calendar
• Work with team to cultivate and curate social media content and newsletters for the UNW Alumni and Family community through gathering stories, interviewing, creating, and editing
• Monitor and engage with Alumni and Parent social media accounts, including communication with UNW constituents (alumni, families, students, staff, and faculty)
• Ensure that content follows UNW branding guidelines
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

• Required:
  
  Experience with Instagram, Facebook, Linked In, and other social media platforms
• Required:
  
  Able to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• Required:
  
  Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community
• Nice to Have:
  Experience with photography/videography

• Independent & Teamwork:
  Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision.
• Confidentiality:
  Maintains discretion and handles sensitive information appropriately.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong time management and problem-solving abilities; able to prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software.
• Written & Verbal Communication:
  Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Punctuality & Initiative:
  Prompt, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting responsibilities.
• Background Check:
  Must pass background check as a condition of employment.

The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all Northwestern policies.

• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties in a typical office setting.
• Clear and professional verbal communication for instruction, collaboration, and customer service.
• Manual dexterity and motor coordination for typing, writing, and using equipment/tools.
• Physical mobility to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally bend, reach, or lift as required.
• Cognitive abilities such as focus, memory, reasoning, problem-solving, and adaptability.
• Professional appearance and hygiene appropriate to the role.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions and technical information.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.