Marketing and Communications Graduate Assistant

Student Affairs is comprised of nearly 20 departments focused on supporting student well‑being and success with the ultimate goal of assisting students in discovering their passion, people, and purpose. We aim to foster an environment that encourages employees to embrace innovative service delivery methods to best meet the needs of our students. As a result, students have the opportunity to participate in the creation of campus culture, collaboratively working alongside professional staff, student leaders, and academic partners.

Student Affairs departments serve all students at the University of Utah, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who represent many communities, cultures, and nations. In order to best support our students, it is important that staff stay aware of issues and best practices related to student development, and sense of belonging, both locally and nationally.

The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs Graduate Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the division’s mission to promote student well‑being and success. This position provides key support for marketing and communication efforts that aim to reach audiences across the University of Utah campus community.

The Graduate Assistant will work closely with the Internal Marketing and Communications Manager to produce content for a variety of communication channels, with a primary focus on writing articles for the division’s newsletters, which are shared division‑wide and campus‑wide. These articles inform students, faculty, and staff about updates within Student Affairs, highlight newsworthy initiatives, and showcase the division’s impact on student success.

This role will also assist in developing messaging for university leadership and collaborative campus partners.

Additional content responsibilities may include supporting social media, website updates, videography, photography, and graphic design. The Graduate Assistant may also assist with event support, scheduling, meeting coordination, and other administrative tasks as needed.

This position is ideal for a graduate student who is detail‑oriented, passionate about writing and storytelling, and committed to student support, advocacy, and holistic success in higher education.

• Work 20 hours per week throughout the academic year with consistent fixed office hours, including occasional evening and weekends
• Attend regular staff meetings
• Adhere to all university and departmental policies
• Professionally represent Student Affairs and articulate its mission and vision
• May be asked to adjust working hours to reflect necessary organizational needs. Some nights and weekends may be included.

• If hired, the graduate assistant will receive a stipend of $12,000 for the spring semester.
• Graduate assistants enrolled in the Education, Leadership, and Policy (ELP) Program will also be eligible for Tuition Benefits. Please visit the following link for more information on the Tuition Benefits Program.

• Write, edit, and proofread articles for division‑wide and campus‑wide newsletters.
• Develop clear, engaging messaging for university leadership and campus partners.
• Produce content for various communication channels, including social media, websites, videos, and photography.
• Support marketing and communication projects that highlight Student Affairs initiatives and impact.
• Manage and update a content calendar to track deadlines, events, and publishing schedules.
• Conduct interviews with subject matter experts, students, and staff to gather information for stories.
• Collaborate with departments across Student Affairs to ensure accurate, timely, and aligned messaging.
• Assist with event support, including day‑of logistics and communication needs.
• Provide administrative support such as organizing meetings, preparing materials, and coordinating project tasks.
• Ensure all content reflects the division’s mission of supporting student well‑being and success.

• Hands‑on experience in higher education marketing and communications within a large, multifaceted division.
• Strengthened writing and storytelling skills…