University of Vermont
Communications & Administrative Support Assistant
🇺🇸
Hybrid - Burlington, VT
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$23 - $26
per Hour
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Communications
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April 22nd, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Vermont is hiring a Communications & Administrative Support Assistant to support programming, communications, and administrative efforts for the Center for Community News. The role involves assisting with virtual and in-person events, managing databases, editing web content, creating social media and marketing materials, and providing direct support to the Executive Director on travel logistics and scheduling.
Highlights
- Support programming, communications, and administration for Center for Community News at UVM.
- Assist with virtual and in-person event coordination.
- Manage databases and perform some web editing and social media content creation.
- Provide direct executive support including travel logistics, meeting scheduling, and research.
- Require proficiency with Excel and/or database management.
- Desirable skills include Mailchimp, Canva, website content management (Drupal, Wordpress, Squarespace), Outlook calendar management, and webinar platforms (Zoom or Teams).
- Compensation ranges from $23 to $26 per hour.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree and excellent writing and communication skills.
- Interest in civic engagement, democracy, and news media is preferred.
- Position is full-time (1.0 FTE), eligible for hybrid remote work, subject to background check, and union affiliated (UVMSU).
Communications & Administrative Support Assistant Full Description
Communications & Administrative Support Assistant
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Position Details
Advertising/Posting Title | Communications & Administrative Support Assistant
Posting Summary | Support programming, communications and administrative efforts for all aspects of the Center for Community News at UVM. As a nationally serving organization, CCN works with journalism faculty and professionals at college reporting programs across the country. This position works closely with the CCN Executive Director and Managing Director. This includes support for virtual and in-person events; database management; some web editing, social media and marketing content creation; and direct support to the Executive Director on travel logistics, meeting scheduling, advance research and follow-up.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Excellent writing and communications skills. Experience with excel and/or database management. Strong organizational skills.
Desirable Qualifications | Experience with any of the following: Mailchimp or other marketing and fundraising platforms; Canva and graphic design; website administration (content management, not coding) including Drupal, Wordpress, Squarespace, etc.; calendar management with Outlook; webinar management (Zoom or Teams). Interest/ passion for civic engagement, democracy, and news media preferred.
Anticipated Pay Range | $23 - $26/hr
Other Information
Special Conditions | A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA | Non-Exempt
Union Position | Yes, UVMSU
Posting Summary | Support programming, communications and administrative efforts for all aspects of the Center for Community News at UVM. As a nationally serving organization, CCN works with journalism faculty and professionals at college reporting programs across the country. This position works closely with the CCN Executive Director and Managing Director. This includes support for virtual and in-person events; database management; some web editing, social media and marketing content creation; and direct support to the Executive Director on travel logistics, meeting scheduling, advance research and follow-up.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Excellent writing and communications skills. Experience with excel and/or database management. Strong organizational skills.
Desirable Qualifications | Experience with any of the following: Mailchimp or other marketing and fundraising platforms; Canva and graphic design; website administration (content management, not coding) including Drupal, Wordpress, Squarespace, etc.; calendar management with Outlook; webinar management (Zoom or Teams). Interest/ passion for civic engagement, democracy, and news media preferred.
Anticipated Pay Range | $23 - $26/hr
Other Information
Special Conditions | A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA | Non-Exempt
Union Position | Yes, UVMSU
Posting Details
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Location | Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Open Date | 04/21/2026
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) |
Open Until Filled | No
Job Open Date | 04/21/2026
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) |
Open Until Filled | No
Our Common Ground Statement
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.
Position Information
Position Title | Univ Ops Administration OC2 N
Posting Number | S6059PO
Department | Center for Community News/31250
Position Number | 00027857
Percent of Full-Time | 1.0
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE | 37.5
Term (months per year) | 12
Posting Number | S6059PO
Department | Center for Community News/31250
Position Number | 00027857
Percent of Full-Time | 1.0
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE | 37.5
Term (months per year) | 12
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
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