Student Assistant - Digital Communications/Social Media (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study)

Job Posting Title:

Student Assistant - Digital Communications/Social Media (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study)

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Hiring Department:

OnRamps

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

15

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

OnRamps prepares students and teachers for success in the classroom and beyond. We build partnerships across K12 and higher education to raise the bar on dynamic experiences that advance student success while lowering barriers to access and opportunity.

• Carly Price - Supervisor

• Up to 15 hours weekly. Schedule to be determined with supervisor.

• Student will be allowed to work remotely from Austin, Texas.

Assignments effective August 15, 2025 - May 15, 2026

Several positions open to The University of Texas at Austin undergraduate students only

Purpose

The Student Assistant - Digital Communications/Social Media works with the OnRamps Communications and Marketing team. This role may include developing, coordinating, scheduling, writing or editing content for a range of formats, including social media, email newsletters, marketing collateral, slide presentations and various online platforms used by OnRamps students and partners. Also provides support with performance metrics, data tracking and analysis, and reviewing content for adherence to accessibility guidelines. Exercise your creativity and contribute to the OnRamps digital communications strategy while sharing our story with students, teachers and educational administrators across Texas.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and produces content in adherence with OnRamps brand guidelines and content accessibility guidelines.

• Monitors audience engagement and trending topics to identify high-performing content, and conduct data analysis and reporting, which may include researching, compiling data in spreadsheets or databases, and producing reports.

• Supports the team with content coordination, logistics, tracking reviews, file management and archiving, and day-to-day operations for current marketing initiatives and special projects.

• Collaborates across teams to create compelling assets that adhere to OnRamps brand guidelines and communicate our mission to a range of audiences, including students, teachers and administrators.

• Completes administrative/project management tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or a similar related field.

• Strong or developing knowledge of social media platforms and best practices.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) or similar applications.

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work with moderate independence.

• Ability to collaborate within a group environment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Prior work experience and/or extracurricular activities with a focus on marketing or communications

• Volunteer leadership experience in extracurricular activities

• Experience writing, editing, or producing content

• General knowledge of education on a national or state level

Salary

$12.00 - $14.50 hourly

Working Conditions 

• May work around standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Remote work environment

• Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Candidates who fail to attach all additional materials listed, may not be considered for the position.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work refere