Communications and Marketing Project Assistant

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The Center for Precision Medicine is hiring a Communications and Marketing Project Assistant. This position involves designing marketing materials, managing communications for seminars and events, and supporting digital content creation to promote the center's research and outreach initiatives to the university and wider community.

Highlights

Design and manage promotional materials for seminars, symposiums, and events.
Create content for newsletters, social media, website, and email campaigns.
Assist in developing and implementing communication strategies to boost center visibility.
Manage website content updates and recommend improvements.
Support event planning and other assigned duties.
Preferred experience with Wiscweb, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, social media platforms, Microsoft Office, Eloqua, and cloud-based tools.
Required qualification: currently enrolled UW-Madison graduate student in good standing; preferred backgrounds in Marketing, Communications, or related fields.
Compensation starts at $34.27 per hour.
Flexible work schedule, 14-20 hours per week within weekdays.
Works closely with center leadership, faculty, and diverse research teams within the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.

Communications and Marketing Project Assistant Full Description

Department Overview:	The Center for Precision Medicine (CPM) mission is to catalyze research, clinical, and educational activities in precision medicine to expand tools and data sources that enhance our ability to anticipate, diagnose, and manage disease across the lifespan. We have 37-member faculty that include basic science, computational, and translational research groups. We are in the Wisconsin Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) complex within the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.
Anticipated Start Date:	June 1, 2026
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):	Â
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:	Not Remote Â
Anticipated Hours Per Week:	Minimum: 14Â
Schedule:	Flexible hours (14-20 hours per week) between Monday and Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM CT. We can work around your class schedule.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:	Minimum: $34.27Â
Number of Positions:	1
Qualifications:	A currently enrolled UWâMadison graduate student in good standing. All majors and fields of study are encouraged to apply; additional consideration given to individuals pursuing a graduate degree in Marketing, Communications/Journalism, or related field. Attributes desired in a candidate are: A creative communicator Attentive to detail, organizing and planning An enthusiastic team player Likes to find solutions to improve processes and workflows
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	The following experience is preferred, but not required: â¢ Writing and editing skills to create accessible and engaging materials â¢ Ability to manage multiple deadlines, take initiative on projects, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. â¢ Experience with (or willingness to learn) Wiscweb website tools and basic graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud) Social media platforms (i.e., LinkedIn, Facebook) Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., Photoshop, Illustrator) Microsoft Office Programs (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Email marketing programs (i.e., Eloqua) Cloud-based document management tools (i.e., Box, Google Drive) Internal messaging apps and web conferencing tools (i.e., Teams, Zoom)
Position Summary/Job Duties:	â¢ Design and manage the promotional lifecycle for CPM seminars, symposiums, and events, including creating fliers, writing email announcements, and tracking engagement. â¢ Assist in brainstorming and implementing new communication strategies to increase the visibility of CPMâs research and initiatives. â¢ Manage content curation for our monthly newsletter, highlighting Center activities, recent publications, and upcoming events. â¢ Provide recommendations for website improvements and manage updates to maintain accurate, high-impact web content. â¢ Assisting with event planning, and other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:	Sitting - Remaining in a seated position Near Visual Acuity - Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e. reading small print on a computer screen) Keyboarding - Entering text or data into a computer by means of a keyboard Lifting/carrying - Raising or lowering an object from one level to another
Institutional Statements:	Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu Accommodation Statement: If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Original Job Description

Department Overview:	The Center for Precision Medicine (CPM) mission is to catalyze research, clinical, and educational activities in precision medicine to expand tools and data sources that enhance our ability to anticipate, diagnose, and manage disease across the lifespan. We have 37-member faculty that include basic science, computational, and translational research groups. We are in the Wisconsin Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) complex within the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.
Anticipated Start Date:	June 1, 2026
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):	Â
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:	Not Remote Â
Anticipated Hours Per Week:	Minimum: 14Â
Schedule:	Flexible hours (14-20 hours per week) between Monday and Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM CT. We can work around your class schedule.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:	Minimum: $34.27Â
Number of Positions:	1
Qualifications:	A currently enrolled UWâMadison graduate student in good standing. All majors and fields of study are encouraged to apply; additional consideration given to individuals pursuing a graduate degree in Marketing, Communications/Journalism, or related field. Attributes desired in a candidate are: A creative communicator Attentive to detail, organizing and planning An enthusiastic team player Likes to find solutions to improve processes and workflows
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	The following experience is preferred, but not required: â¢ Writing and editing skills to create accessible and engaging materials â¢ Ability to manage multiple deadlines, take initiative on projects, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. â¢ Experience with (or willingness to learn) Wiscweb website tools and basic graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud) Social media platforms (i.e., LinkedIn, Facebook) Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., Photoshop, Illustrator) Microsoft Office Programs (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Email marketing programs (i.e., Eloqua) Cloud-based document management tools (i.e., Box, Google Drive) Internal messaging apps and web conferencing tools (i.e., Teams, Zoom)
Position Summary/Job Duties:	â¢ Design and manage the promotional lifecycle for CPM seminars, symposiums, and events, including creating fliers, writing email announcements, and tracking engagement. â¢ Assist in brainstorming and implementing new communication strategies to increase the visibility of CPMâs research and initiatives. â¢ Manage content curation for our monthly newsletter, highlighting Center activities, recent publications, and upcoming events. â¢ Provide recommendations for website improvements and manage updates to maintain accurate, high-impact web content. â¢ Assisting with event planning, and other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:	Sitting - Remaining in a seated position Near Visual Acuity - Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e. reading small print on a computer screen) Keyboarding - Entering text or data into a computer by means of a keyboard Lifting/carrying - Raising or lowering an object from one level to another
Institutional Statements:	Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu Accommodation Statement: If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

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