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Communications Coordinator (Graduate Assistant)
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Position Information
Position Title Communications Coordinator (Graduate Assistant)
Academic Year 2026-2027
UIW Mission University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary The Communications Coordinator (Graduate Assistant) is responsible for assisting in all aspects of Sports and Wellness communication, including website maintenance and development, video/multimedia production, social media engagement, and promotions. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Sports and Wellness.
This is a student position open to current UIW graduate students.
Essential Functions Essential functions include:
Assist with the development and maintenance of all Sports and Wellness
websites and social media accounts.
Designing and developing of marketing materials.
Serve as department marketing liaison to student stakeholders (i.e. –
student organizations, the student newspaper, Greek Life, etc.).
Assist the Assistant Director of Sports and Wellness with marketing and
outreach efforts.
Coordinate and adhere to departmental risk management efforts for all
programs and facilities in areas of responsibility.
Serve on departmental, university, and/or national committees.
Adhere to all UIW and Sports and Wellness branding standards, style guides
and web standards.
Understands and represents the mission and vision of UIW and UIWSports and
Wellness.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Proficiency in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, and etc).
Proficiency in taking sports photos and film.
Ability to work during normal business work hours.
Knowledge of or familiarity with wellness, athletic facilities, and sports
at the collegiate level.
Ability to follow a social media implementation plan.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
others.
Excellent marketing skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and
cultures.
Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the
University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education Current UIW graduate student
Required Work Experience One (1) year experience in a communications role, recreation/club sports program, sports management, or game operations atmosphere
Preferred Qualifications
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations CPR and First Aid Certification (if expired, must be completed within 3 months of employment)
Work Hours
20 hours per week required.
Events and games/tournaments are on nights and weekends, ability to meet
during work hours with Assistant Director of Sports and Wellness.
Physical Demands Typical with job position.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number STU1625PO
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Type Part Time
Job Category Students
Desired Start Date
Multi-Hire Pool No
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to Assistant Director of Sports and Wellness
Salary Tuition Waiver and $13.00 per hour over 20 hours, up to 25 hours
Open Date 07/06/2026
Close Date 05/31/2027
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
EOE UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Student Class Schedule
Optional Documents
Other Document
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Are you a UIW Graduate student?
Yes
No
Applied - Awaiting Acceptance
Are you currently CPR and First Aid certified?
Yes
No
No, but I will complete within the timeframe stipulated in the job posting as required.
How many years of experience do you have in related field?
(Open Ended Question)
Are you able to work evenings and/or weekends?
Yes
No
Describe your experience updating websites for business purposes.
I have updated website content using HTML and other coding.
I have updated website content using tools but not code.
I do not have experience updating website content.
Describe your experience with Adobe Creative Suite-specifically Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe After Effects. Specify the organization and time period such experience was gained, as well as typical and special items produced and your level of responsibility in the creative process. (assisted/directly responsible for production)
(Open Ended Question)
Describe your experience designing, developing, and implementing marketing strategies across all marketing platforms?
(Open Ended Question)
Describe your experience in digital photography and/or videography.
(Open Ended Question)
