Join the UP Team

Graphic design members of the UP Communications Team use creative and unique strategies to bridge the gap between the University Programs team and students to inform them about all events, resources, and engagement opportunities.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Designing marketing graphics using various design software programs – including, but not limited to, Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Creating, developing, and implementing marketing strategies for University Programs’ events to an array of prospective attendees.
• Creating, developing, and implementing communications strategies regarding media relations, including, but not limited to, Webmaster, social media, digital signage, press releases, blogs, and campus publications.
• Researching and proposing new, creative, and innovative ideas for campus marketing and branding of events.
• Develop and implement guerilla marketing campaigns for University Programs events.
• Building timelines for marketing events including tangible goals, objectives, strategies, and tactics.
• Proposing and designing promotional material giveaways and campaigns.
• Establishing relations with campus media outlets.
• Completing other duties as assigned.

As the media coordinator for University Programs, you’ll promote the UP brand to UA’s campus community by managing social media, coordinating freelance photographers, and organizing media. You’ll develop and implement effective social media strategies, establish relationships with campus media outlets, and create digital marketing campaigns. Your duties will include creating engaging social media content and coordinating with photographers. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and organized individual passionate about social media and marketing to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on the UP brand.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement social media strategies to increase online engagement.
• Establish relations with campus media outlets.
• Develop and implement digital marketing campaigns for University Programs events.
• Build timelines for marketing events including tangible goals, objectives, strategies, and tactics.
• Create social media content for all University Programs social media channels.
• Collaborate with Brand Ambassadors to film content for social media channels.
• Coordinate freelance photographers and organize the retrieval of their photos.
• Organize all media-related activities.
• Ensure the smooth running of all media-related tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Brand Ambassadors are members of the University Programs Outreach Team who serve as representatives to bridge the gap between UA students and University Programs to share about opportunities for engagement, upcoming events, and resources. (Please note – Graphic design experience is not required to serve as a brand ambassador.)

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Researching and proposing new, creative, and innovative ideas for on-campus marketing and branding of events.
• Leading initiatives on campus to increase student engagement for University Programs.
• Proposing and designing giveaways and campaigns.
• Present to classes, groups, and departments about University Programs.
• Creating, developing, and implementing marketing strategies for University Programs’ events to an array of prospective attendees.
• Collaborate and work alongside media coordinators to develop social media content for all social media platforms.
• Develop and implement guerilla marketing campaigns for University Programs events.
• Participate in tabling opportunities to promote University Programs at various information fairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

As a leadership team member, you will play a role in planning, implementing, and success of our leadership development programs: Lead UP, Food for Thought, and Engagement Pods. These programs aim to develop and empower students to become leaders who drive positive change within themselves, their communities, and beyond.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, create, and implement strategies to enhance program effectiveness and student engagement for all students.
• Collaborate with campus partners, student leaders, and others to facilitate workshops, seminars, and training sessions within the Learn, Empower, Apply, and Develop programs.
• Coordinate logistics for Food for Thought seminars, including scheduling and ordering, and all other event logistics.
• Collaborate with guest speakers and presenters from the UA community to ensure they have everything need to be successful for the program.
• Develop and implement assessment tools to measure the effectiveness and impact of leadership development programs. Collect and analyze data to inform program enhancements and improvements.

As a membership relations team member, you will play a role in helping to curate and maintain the culture and longevity of University Programs. This includes UP Ambassadors, UP volunteer program, staff appreciation and recognition, assessment, and professional development.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the creation and execution of internal assessment related to UP student staff experience.
• Assist in the planning and execution of UP Student Staff training for the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Plan and execute 6 professional development sessions for 30+ student staff.
• Edit and maintain the Student Employee Manual.
• Develop, create, and implement strategies to enhance program effectiveness and student engagement for all students and student employees.

• Collaborate with campus partners, student leaders, and others to facilitate workshops, seminars, and training sessions.
• Coordinate logistics for UP Ambassadors including scheduling and ordering, and all other event logistics.
• Develop and implement assessment tools to measure the effectiveness and impact of these programs. Collect and analyze data to inform program enhancements and improvements.
• Develop and maintain a volunteer program for UA students interested in getting involved with University Programs.

As a UP Event Programmer, you will network with departments across campus, gain professional skills and experience, and be a part of all UP events throughout the planning and implementation process.

Applicants from all majors are encouraged to apply. Preference given to those with event planning experience and leadership related to group/teamwork.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in development and implementation of campus-wide events and programs that serve the educational, social, cultural, and recreational interests for The University of Alabama.
• Assist in preparation and management of budgets, invoices, and documents regarding financial management of events.
• Manage production schedules, coordinate logistics, and implement tasks.
• Develop a working knowledge of university policies related to risk management, grounds use, purchasing, and contracts.
• Plan, promote, and execute “PopUP” events that align with the University Programs mission.
• Negotiate and make necessary recommendations for contractual arrangements, within guidelines of the department and in accordance with University and State regulations.
• Collaborate with the Communications and Outreach Team to strategically plan and market events to an array of prospective attendees.
• Collaborate with departments on campus to host student-centered programming.
• Develop learning objectives and implement surveys as event assessment.
• Weekly meetings/professional correspondence.
• Document events and compile semester reports/binders.
• Other duties as assigned.