Communications Student Assistant

Department Overview: The UW Carbone Cancer Center is committed to defeating cancer through the rapid application of groundbreaking research, prevention, and treatment. UW Carbone is an integral part of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health, bringing together more than 330 physicians and scientists from 50 departments and nine schools across campus to conduct research and translate laboratory discoveries into new cancer patient treatments. UW Carbone builds community by creating a collaborative, respectful, and welcoming environment in which all faculty, students, and staff will thrive. Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2026 Anticipated End Date (If Applicable): Remote Work Eligibility Detail: All Remote Anticipated Hours Per Week: Minimum: 10 Maximum: 25 Schedule: This paid position is anticipated to begin during Fall 2026 semester and can continue for as long as the student is enrolled at UW-Madison. We expect the student to work at least 10 hours per week, with flexibility around exams and school breaks. Employment over the summer break is available based on student's interest. Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum: Minimum: $15.00 Number of Positions: 1 Qualifications: The ideal student (undergraduate or graduate level) is interested in a career in either communications or the health sciences fields. We seek a student who is curious and creative to join the UW Carbone communications team's projects in internal and external communications. The student will be assigned projects and work closely with the Communications Specialist for mentoring and skill building. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : -Time management/ability to meet deadlines -Ability to write clear, concise and engaging copy -Ability to interview sources, take accurate notes -Ability to multitask and communicate well with supervisor and sources as projects progress -Ability to break complex topics down into plain language terms -Mailchimp, Wordpress, photography and graphic design experience a plus, but not required Position Summary/Job Duties: The Communications Student Assistant will be assigned projects that include creating content for staff newsletters, general public newsletters, UW Carbone website and social media. The students will schedule and conduct interviews, write copy according to guidelines set by Communications Specialist, and work with story sources on edits to ensure accurate information is being shared. Additional projects can be explored based on student interests. Physical Demands: This position can be fully remote. 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/