Communications Assistant

Requisition ID req17930
Working Title Communications Assistant
Pay $10.50 - $11.75 Hourly
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Development Office (653A)
Employment Type Student Employment
Student Type Student Employment
Status Non-Exempt
Background Check Required No
For Best Consideration Date 11/6/2021
Position SummaryCommunications’ Assistant

This position will work directly with the Marketing/Communication Department at the UNM Foundation, Inc. Primary tasks include:
Responsibilities:

• Assisting with writing, editing, and design/layout of documents and marketing materials.
• Uses online programs to layout, schedule and monitor broadcast emails on behalf of the Foundation and other departments.
• Makes website updates, including changing, editing/proofing, and auditing web content.
• Regularly audits website for edits, current content, broken links, etc.
• Designs graphic elements, including, but not limited to, advertisements, documents, website images, and other elements as needed.
• Under supervision/direction of Communications Manager and/or Director, participates in social media communications to promote the Foundation’s mission and vision.
• Communications by telephone, email and in person with internal and external customers to clarify and make decisions regarding broadcast email requests.
• Participates in photography and videography efforts for website, social media and other uses as identified by the Communications Manager and/or Director.
• Basic office support work as assigned (forms preparation, research for purchasing projects, creating lists, creating spreadsheets, maintaining lists, etc.)
• May provide support for promotional special events.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Experience in professional working environment;
• Samples of writing/editing, original design examples, and, if available, photo, web and video samples.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred QualificationsKnowledge & Skills

• Ability to work in job tracking software
• Ability to create graphic design from completion
• Knowledge of various graphic file formats
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage time and establishing priorities
• Strong work ethic
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Strong written composition and editorial skills
• Proficient in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Professional.
• Familiar with Adobe Dreamweaver, WordPress, and/or HTML (preferred).
• Must respect and adhere to UNMF policies regarding the need for confidentiality of UNMF donors and colleagues.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Required documents: Resume, cover letter, samples of writing/editing, original design examples, and, if available, photo, web, and video samples.

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The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.