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Categories: Student Spring Term

Department: Vice Provost of Faculty Affair

Faculty Affairs Strategic Communications Intern

  • 495855
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Institutional Student
  • Closing on: Jan 3 2025

Salary/Position Classification

  • $15.00-$17.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 150 hours per semester hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.
As the Faculty Affairs Strategic Communications Intern, you will work with Vice Provost Randi Tanglen on two specific projects: the Faculty Affairs monthly newsletter and UND CONNECT, a community outreach program for faculty and their students. You will have the opportunity to work in a fun and vibrant campus office, and interact with UND professors, administrators, and various offices on campus.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Faculty Affairs newsletter: 
    • Update/refresh the design and branding of the monthly Faculty Affairs newsletter and blog 
    • Edit and reformat content submitted by faculty and departments 
    • Develop a system/calendar for managing content submission 
    • Recommend and implement best practices for internal newsletter communication 
    • Maintain and update newsletter distribution lists
  • UND CONNECT: 
    • Coordinate with VPFA, UND Marketing & Communications, and UND CONNECT faculty to tell the success stories of UND CONNECT 
    • Develop a strategic internal communications plan for announcing next round of UND CONNECT funding 
    • Recommend and implement best practices for updating UND CONNECT webpage 

Required Competencies

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines required

Minimum Requirements

  • Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or related major or minor
  • Experience with a blog or website platform such as WordPress and Wix preferred
  • This is an on-campus internship during the spring semester and will begin January 20, 2025, and end May 15, 2025
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
• Please send a cover letter that addresses your interest and qualifications to und.facultyaffairs@und.edu by Friday, January 10, 2025

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:55PM CST on the closing date. Student job openings are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

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Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701-777-4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit. 

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability. 

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Clery Statement

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