Administrative Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blog, Brand Marketing (Branding), Brand Strategy, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Content Development, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Editing, Editorials, Establish Priorities, Event Management, Higher Education, Journalism, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications Strategy, Multitasking, Newsletter, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Proofreading, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Standards Strategy, Strategic Planning, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title GA for Marketing and Communications - Office of Strategic Marketing & Communications (MarComm) - Graduate Assistant Department MarComm Operations Essential Functions
The Graduate Assistant for the Office of Strategic Marketing & Communications (MarComm) is a developmental role designed to provide hands-on experience across a variety of marketing and communication functions within a higher education setting. This position offers exposure to strategic messaging, content development, event coordination, and operational processes; preparing the graduate assistant for a professional career in marketing, communications, or related fields.
Work Schedule 20 hours per week-scheduling to be determined Additional Duties
Editorial & Content Development
- Write, edit, and proofread content for a variety of platforms, including websites, blogs, newsletters, and internal communications
- Assist in developing editorial content aligned with institutional voice, brand standards, and strategic priorities
Marketing, Digital & Communications Support
- Draft and adapt marketing copy for diverse audiences, including prospective students, current students, faculty, and staff
- Assist with campaign development and execution across digital and print channels
- Collaborate with team members to ensure consistency in messaging and branding
Event, Operational & Administrative Support
- Assist with day-to-day operations of the marketing and communications office, including project management for college and program level project requests
- Support project tracking, documentation, and workflow coordination
- Help maintain organizational systems such as user management and contracts, and other shared resources managed by MarComm
Learning Outcomes
- Gain practical experience in multiple facets of marketing and communications within a higher education setting
- Develop professional writing and editing skills for a variety of audiences and platforms
- Build project management and organizational skills in a collaborative team environment
- Understand strategic communications planning and execution
- Experience a professional workplace setting and cross-functional team dynamics
Required Qualifications
- Enrollment in a graduate program, preferably in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal team needs and connecting with campus partners
- Attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, set priorities for work assigned, and use of digital platforms and AI to streamline work efficiencies
- Interest in higher education marketing and communications
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Preferred Qualifications
Sole employment with UNO MarComm or priority for availability given to MarComm.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.
Salary 31,000
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2026W-00245 Open Date 05/19/2026 Close Date 06/19/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Recommendation
- Portfolio
- Writing Sample