Communications Assistant at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island

Job Description:

Communications Assistant

Brown University



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Job Description:





About Brown:






Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.





About the Opportunity:




Brown University's
School of Professional Studies
(SPS) brings a Brown education to new audiences of learners: those focused on the development of skills and a breadth of knowledge necessary for professional success and leadership. We leverage Brown's intellectual centers of excellence, rigorous teaching, and developmental approach to learning in a range of programs, including serving students outside of traditional degree programs. We partner with Brown departments, centers, institutes, and schools to develop degree and non-degree programs, and to support the recruitment, retention, and placement success of master's students, including traditional, non-traditional, and professional students.





Responsibilities:




The Communications Assistant is a temporary position reporting to the Marketing Communications Manager that supports the department by curating, writing, and posting content to various social media platforms and internal channels. This position will also be responsible for developing organic content, including long-form stories, profiles and news articles that will be posted to internal and external channels.



This is a temporary position with an end date of August 22nd, 2025. The Communications Assistant is a part time position with an average of 25 hours per week.





Qualifications:




Education/Experience

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  Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications or similar
  
  
  


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  At least 2 years of experience in content creation, communications, marketing or related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience (internships experience will be considered)
  
  
  

Required Job Competencies

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  Demonstration of excellent writing, editing, proofreading and verbal communication skills
  
  
  


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  Proficiency in social media management and knowledge of best practices and trends
  
  
  


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  Understanding of KPIs for content
  
  
  


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  Excellent organization, project management and content production skills involving the execution of multiple, simultaneous projects
  
  
  


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  Ability to meet stringent deadlines, work effectively and troubleshoot in a high-volume, ever-changing work environment
  
  
  


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  Working knowledge of Google Suite
  
  
  

Salary Grade:




Ungraded





Additional Information:




Applicants are asked to include a resume and cover letter.




All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.




Brown University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.




Benefits of Working at Brown:



Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.



Recruiting Start Date:



2025-03-12



Job Posting Title:

Communications Assistant



Department:

School of Professional Studies



Grade:

Grade 9



Worker Type:

Employee



Worker Sub-Type:


Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)



Time Type:

Part time



Scheduled Weekly Hours:

25



Position Work Location:

Remote Eligible



Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:



All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.



Submission Guidelines:



Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.



Still Have Questions?



If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.



EEO Statement:



Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.


As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.




















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