OPS Student Community and Public Relations Assistant

POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Classification Title:

Student Assistant

Department:

Center for Cybersecurity and AI (CCAI)

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Salary Range:

$15.00

Pay Basis:

Hourly

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

The position will assist the community and public relations director's efforts of elevating the Center for Cybersecurity and AI’s local, regional, and national profile and visibility. This will be done primarily through social media and email campaigns, newsletters, press releases, and other outreach methods.

Responsibilities will include:

● Publicity: Utilize information gathered about Center events and news to write web

content, blog posts, social media posts, emails and other various communications.

● Web: Support the Center for Cybersecurity and related web pages. Write engaging

content for web pages to expand visibility and attract prospective partners. Ensure

accuracy and brand consistency and comply with institutional brand standards on all

web content.

● Social Media: Manage and post updates on the Center’s social media outlets

(Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube). Generate social media

content as directed that emphasizes the Center's mission and community

involvement.

● Newsletters: Assist with the production of a quarterly newsletter through Constant

Contact that highlights Center activities for the previous three months, including

photos and links to content.

● Content Development: Assist with the design and development of Center

communication materials for events and initiatives (presentations, internal

publications, annual reports, flyers, etc.).

● Photography and Video: Shoot event photography and other photos needed for

the Center, utilizing cell phone or other equipment.

● Perform other duties as required.

This position will work up to 15 hours per week. Rate of pay is $15.00 per hour.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be a student enrolled for credit. Applicants may be a student at UWF or any other college, university or high school. A student enrolled at an institution other than UWF must provide proof of attendance by submitting a registration/fee payment receipt from the school they will attend.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

The position requires demonstrated success in enhancing visibility via marketing, social

media, and community relations development. The assistant should have strong written

and oral communication skills. Experience with program promotion and marketing via

social media and content development is preferred. Additional experience with print or

digital media, photography, or videography is a plus.

The assistant must be able to assess and manage their workload as directed. Excellent

time management and organizational skills are essential.

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

This position requires fingerprinting.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website:

https://careers.uwf.edu

. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email

jobs@uwf.edu

.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies:

1

Work Hours:

Varies

FTE:

0.375

Closing Date:

6/26/2026