Student Employment Opportunities

Communication Assistant

Office of University Relations

Position Description:

Are you organized, motivated, energetic? The Office of University Relations has an opening for a Communications Assistant. This position will be 10 hours a week starting as soon as possible and full-time this summer. Preference will be given to students that will be able to continue through the 2012-2013 school year. E-mail me if interested.


General Summary: Organized,motivated, energetic and independent student with interest in communications needed for a variety of projects, which include public and media relations, writing, editing, special events and office work.


Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the student hired will be to assist the Office of University Relations with:

• write and disseminate newsstories related to the campus and students.

• helping organize UMM’s presence at fairs and expos

• general office support



Some evening and weekend work on occasion.


PreferredQualifications: Prior work experience working very independently. Proven organizational skills, self-starter. Communications/public relations experienceor education. Must be able to communicate skillfully and cordially with campusand all public constituents.



*The employer reserves the right to change or addduties to this position as long as the changes and/or additions are consistentwith the job classification.

Qualifications/Additional Comments:

Minimum/EssentialQualifications Needed to Perform Job:

Proficient in Microsoft office, ability to learn newsoftware, organization, attention to detail, reliability and initiative,writing and people skills.

Hours Per Week:

up to 10 hours per week (Academic Year)

• Arrangement of Hours: 30 - 40 hours per week (Summer)
• Preferred Application Procedure(s): Contact Megan

Number of Positions Available