1. Currently admitted to the Graduate School
2. Be in good academic standing
3. Be registered full-time for the respective semester (nine semester credit hours during the fall
semester, nine semester credit hours during spring semester, six semester credit hours during the
summer session(s)), or in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements on the degree plan.

Coordinates communications for projects and service rollouts that support
The Office for Sustainability’s goals and objectives. Creates, develops and implements strategic marketing and communications plans for the department in line with the overall university goals and strategies. Designs publications and other informational materials for various departmental activities. Coordinates communiqués via various media resources. Writes to communicate information to a diverse population of students, staff and faculty.

Responsible for coordinating the actions for the communication and ensuring all
communication activities are executed within UTRGV guidelines, copyright and
privacy laws, and supporting the overall communication strategy of the
organization. Plans, supervises, and schedules the work of assigned student assistants by determining work priorities, evaluating work progress, and ensures deadlines are met. Coordinates dissemination of departmental information and key
messages. Ensures standards and style guides for outgoing print and digital media as established through UTRGV’s University Marketing and Communications
department are maintained.

Reviews, evaluates, and approves graphics, text, and layout of work for flyers,
posters, brochures, newsletters, newspaper and other types of communications
for effective messaging, which includes tailoring communication for audiences
outside the department; while ensuring final approval through University
Marketing and Communications has been obtained.

Leads planning and development of strategic communications plans to
effectively reach and engage audiences by combining broadcast and
engagement communication methods, including identification of audience,
tools, and communication channels. Assists in the development and use of communication operating and budgeting process.

Leads the development of multi-year communication planning process,
including recommendation of goals in coordination with the UTRGV and
department guidelines.

Develops and directs appropriate outcome-based metrics to evaluate
effectiveness of programs and reports.

Coordinates with other campus communication professionals such as marketing
managers, photographers, graphic designers, printing specialists, and training
specialists to understand local opportunities and challenges in reaching target
audiences with key messages to empower and improve end-user skills and
knowledge.

Experience with writing, marketing, and/or research related activities
Graduate Students – Research, writing, or marketing backgrounds preferred or similar field.

• Able to work well with diverse groups of people and have excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, Adobe Photoshop or other graphic design tools a plus
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision
Mass Communications Graduate Assistant – Workstudy

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964, the title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

*Date of Birth
*Social Security Number
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.