Public Relations Specialist + Front Office Assistant

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Public Relations Specialist + Front Office Assistant

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Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business

Details:

• Category: On-Campus
• Openings: One
• Position Type: Student Hourly
• Posted on: May 18, 2026
• Open until: filled
• Work Hours: 20
• Wage: $12
• Location: Cedar City, UT

Description:

The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business is seeking to fill one student position. This position will be two-fold as the (1) Public Relations Specialist on the marketing team and (2) a Student Office Assistant in the business building.

This position will start as soon as possible for training, with marketing projects and office coverage hours through the summer. In the fall, this position will include both front office and marketing responsibilities outlined below.

Please provide your Fall 2026 class schedule with your application.

PR SPECIALIST

This element of the position is ideal for an individual who is passionate about writing as a career and has a keen interest in gaining experience in marketing and communications. As a PR Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping the public image of the Leavitt School of Business by creating and distributing a variety of content highlighting the accomplishments of faculty, students, and alumni. You will be responsible for crafting articles, press releases, and newsletters, all while ensuring consistency with our brand voice, and supporting the team's projects and overarching goals.

In this role, you will work closely with the Dean of the Business School, the Marketing Coordinator, and the MBA Program to develop and implement strategies that enhance the visibility of the School of Business. You will also serve as the primary liaison between the university's Marketing Communications office and the School of Business, ensuring that PR efforts align with broader institutional goals.

This position requires a proactive and highly organized individual who can manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and brand guidelines. You will attend events, interview participants, alumni, and students, as well as identify opportunities for articles based on ongoing activities within the school. The ability to collaborate with various teams and generate creative ideas to strengthen relationships within the School of Business will also be essential.

Responsibilities:

• Write all Leavitt School of Business webpage articles and news releases.
• Leavitt Letter monthly student newsletter.
• Alumni & Friends semester newsletter.
• Collaborate with Dean for Deans Messages.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Coordinator to support and assign projects.
• Liaison between the university Marketing Communications office and the Leavitt School of Business.
• Collaborate with MBA Program to ensure PR needs are met.
• Attend weekly and bi-weekly meetings with the marketing team.
• Attend events and interview participants for news releases and webpage articles.
• Keep up to date on School of Business alumni, faculty projects, and events for potential articles.
• Follow brand style guidelines for graphics and other media materials.
• Contribute ideas on how to increase and maintain relationships within the School of Business.

STUDENT OFFICE ASSISTANT

Responsibilities:

• Reception duties include greeting visitors/students/etc.
• Scheduling and checking-in advising appointments.
• Answering phones.
• Assisting office staff, professors, and students as needed.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of AP style, how to write a news release, inverted pyramid strategy, and experience with journalistic writing.
• Major in Comm or related study.
• Well-organized; attention to deadlines.
• Taken COMM 1130 (required), COMM 1450, 2030, 2900 or 3080 (preferred).
• Editing and experience writing for public audiences (preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Self-starter.
• Knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn new software.

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