Job Posting Title:
Student Associate - Communications ----
Hiring Department:
Department of Ophthalmology ----
Position Open To:
All Applicants ----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
8 ----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA ----
Earliest Start Date:
Nov 09, 2026 ----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2027 ----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS ----
Job Details:
General Notes
Primary focus is departmental communications, including social media management, production of the quarterly newsletter in Mailchimp, website content development and updates, and identifying and developing stories that highlight faculty, trainees, staff, research, education, clinical programs, and community engagement. The position may also support additional digital communications and website-related projects as needed.
Purpose
The Student Communications Assistant supports the Manager of Operations with the Department’s internal and external communications initiatives. Responsibilities include identifying and developing stories that highlight faculty, trainees, staff, research, education, clinical programs, and community engagement; creating content for social media, the department website, and the quarterly Mailchimp newsletter; and assisting with other digital communications and website-related projects as needed.
Responsibilities
Content Development and Storytelling
Identify story opportunities and gather information by communicating with faculty, residents, fellows, staff, students, and departmental partners. Draft concise, engaging stories, profiles, announcements, and captions that reflect the department’s mission and accomplishments.
Quarterly Newsletter Support
Support planning, content collection, editing, layout, testing, and distribution of the department’s quarterly newsletter using Mailchimp. Maintain an editorial calendar and track submissions, approvals, and deadlines.
Social Media
Develop and schedule social media content; adapt stories for different channels; collect appropriate photos and content; and help maintain a consistent, professional voice and visual identity. Demonstrated understanding of social media platforms, audience engagement strategies, and best practices for growing reach, visibility, and follower engagement.
Event and Multimedia Communications
Assist with communications for lectures, educational programs, research activities, recruitment, recognition, and departmental events. Capture or organize photos and short-form multimedia content when appropriate.
Communications Administration
Maintain organized communication files, image libraries, content calendars, and basic engagement records. Proofread materials, verify names and details, and perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Professional Expectations
Current enrollment as a University of Texas at Austin student and eligibility for student employment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Ability to handle information appropriately and follow departmental review and approval processes before content is published.
Required Qualifications
Candidates should have coursework or experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, English, digital media, graphic design, or a related field. They should possess strong written communication and storytelling skills, with experience creating content for social media, websites, newsletters, student organizations, or other digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to create engaging content that increases audience engagement, expands reach, and helps grow an organization's online presence. Experience identifying and developing stories, interviewing individuals, and translating complex information into clear and accessible…