Extra Help/Trojan Works Editor's Assistant - UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SYSTEM : Job Details

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Type of Position:

Staff (Classified)

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Trojan Works Program

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Extra Help/Trojan Works Student Workers serve in various roles across campus as Institutional Work-Study (IWS) student workers. Specific duties are designated by the department hiring manager to include but are not limited to customer service, answering phones, and clerical work. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy. This position is a provisional appointment with UA Little Rock and is funded through a grant or contract. Annual position renewal is contingent upon continued grant funding and satisfactory job performance.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience

* Degree-seeking UA Little Rock students enrolled in classes at the time of application;

* Eligible to legally work 20 hours per week in the United States;

* Must be ineligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS);

* Experience or majoring in mass communication, applied communication, rhetoric and writing, advertising, marketing, or a related field;

Job Duties and Responsibilities

* Write news stories about campus events, student, faculty, and staff achievements, and campus announcements;

* Create digital newsletters for the UA Little Rock community and stakeholders;

* Copy edit communications for accuracy, clarity, and consistency;

* Collaborate with professional staff and other student employees to develop a variety of content marketing materials;

* Staff the Communications and Marketing front desk;

* Other duties as assigned to assist employees in the Office of Communications and Marketing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Ability to work up to 20 hours per week, concentrated M-F during normal business hours, with the potential for some nights and weekends to cover special events.

Additional Information:

Cover letter/letter of application is required for consideration for this position.

Salary Information:

$11.00 per hour

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Cover letter/letter of application is required for consideration for Trojan Works positions.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Nancy Hyde, Trojan Works Coordinator, [email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity:

Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

No