Weber State University
Communication Specialist (Part-Time)
🇺🇸
Hybrid - Ogden, UT
🕑
Part-Time
💰
$15
per Hour
💻
Communications
🗓️
May 14th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary
Weber State University is hiring a Communication Specialist (Part-Time). This role develops and executes communication strategies to engage faculty, manage social media, create content and promotional materials, support events, and advise leadership on communication trends to enhance CETL's visibility and brand consistency.
Highlights
- Manage CETL's social media accounts with consistent posting and brand voice.
- Expand digital footprint and analyze engagement metrics to improve reach.
- Create original content and design for e-newsletters, flyers, and digital banners.
- Develop and execute communication plans for signature events and provide event support.
- Serve as point of contact for communication inquiries and advise leadership.
- Required proficiency in email marketing software (e.g., Mailchimp), social media tools, and design platforms (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex academic information into engaging content.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a hybrid work environment.
- Part-time position, 20 hours per week, with a $15 hourly pay rate and hybrid remote flexibility.
Communication Specialist (Part-Time) Full Description
Communication Specialist (Part-Time)
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title | Communication Specialist (Part-Time)
Requisition Number | H02028P
Position Category |
Campus Location | Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week | 20
Months per year |
Alternate work schedule | Hybrid (Remote flexibility as specified)
Pay Grade |
Salary |
Hourly Pay Rate | $15
FLSA |
Job Summary/Basic Function | Position Overview
The CETL Communication Specialist is responsible for developing and executing a cohesive communication strategy to engage our primary stakeholders: the faculty. Reporting to the Director and working closely with the Program Coordinator, this role focuses on increasing CETL’s visibility, fostering faculty relationships, and ensuring professional brand consistency across all digital and print platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Social Media Strategy & Management
● Lead the day-to-day management of CETL’s social media accounts, ensuring a consistent posting schedule and brand voice.
● Identify opportunities to expand the office’s digital footprint and reach new faculty demographics.
● Analyze monthly performance metrics; deliver actionable reports that use data to improve engagement and reach.
Content Creation & Graphic Design
● Produce the CETL e-newsletter, including original content writing, layout design, and distribution management.
● Design high-quality promotional assets (flyers, digital banners, social graphics) for CETL workshops, grants, and programs.
● Ensure all materials align with institutional branding and accessibility standards.
Event Promotion & Support
● Develop integrated communication plans for “Signature Events,” managing timelines for announcements and reminders.
● Provide on-site or virtual communication support during events, which may include live-tweeting, photography, or managing attendee inquiries.
Strategic Coordination
● Serve as a professional point of contact for communication-related inquiries.
● Advise CETL leadership on emerging communication trends and tools to better reach a busy faculty audience.
● Communicate teaching excellence to internal and external audiences
Required Qualifications
● Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
● Technical Skills: Proficiency in email marketing software (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact), social media management tools, and design platforms (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
● Expertise: Demonstrated ability to translate complex academic information into engaging, digestible content.
● Self-Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines independently in a hybrid work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Background Check? | No
Requisition Number | H02028P
Position Category |
Campus Location | Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week | 20
Months per year |
Alternate work schedule | Hybrid (Remote flexibility as specified)
Pay Grade |
Salary |
Hourly Pay Rate | $15
FLSA |
Job Summary/Basic Function | Position Overview
The CETL Communication Specialist is responsible for developing and executing a cohesive communication strategy to engage our primary stakeholders: the faculty. Reporting to the Director and working closely with the Program Coordinator, this role focuses on increasing CETL’s visibility, fostering faculty relationships, and ensuring professional brand consistency across all digital and print platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Social Media Strategy & Management
● Lead the day-to-day management of CETL’s social media accounts, ensuring a consistent posting schedule and brand voice.
● Identify opportunities to expand the office’s digital footprint and reach new faculty demographics.
● Analyze monthly performance metrics; deliver actionable reports that use data to improve engagement and reach.
Content Creation & Graphic Design
● Produce the CETL e-newsletter, including original content writing, layout design, and distribution management.
● Design high-quality promotional assets (flyers, digital banners, social graphics) for CETL workshops, grants, and programs.
● Ensure all materials align with institutional branding and accessibility standards.
Event Promotion & Support
● Develop integrated communication plans for “Signature Events,” managing timelines for announcements and reminders.
● Provide on-site or virtual communication support during events, which may include live-tweeting, photography, or managing attendee inquiries.
Strategic Coordination
● Serve as a professional point of contact for communication-related inquiries.
● Advise CETL leadership on emerging communication trends and tools to better reach a busy faculty audience.
● Communicate teaching excellence to internal and external audiences
Required Qualifications
● Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
● Technical Skills: Proficiency in email marketing software (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact), social media management tools, and design platforms (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
● Expertise: Demonstrated ability to translate complex academic information into engaging, digestible content.
● Self-Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines independently in a hybrid work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Background Check? | No
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date | 05/13/2026
Review Date | 05/15/2026
Job Close Date | 06/13/2026
Open Until Filled |
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28400
Notes to Applicant | If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.
Review Date | 05/15/2026
Job Close Date | 06/13/2026
Open Until Filled |
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28400
Notes to Applicant | If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position | Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements of this position | Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever., Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. | Not required
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. | None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
Physical Requirements of this position | Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever., Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. | Not required
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. | None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- jobs.weber.edu
- KSL
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Agency Referral
- Personal Referral
- Internal Job Posting
- Advertisement/Publication
- Other web advertisement
- Other
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References with Contact Info
Optional Documents
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(801) 626-6000
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