SW Be Connected Summer Assistant

Help Shape Bradley's Digital Campus Experience!Want to help build and promote the digital home for Bradley University?Join the Be Connected Student Team and make a real impact on how students, faculty, and staff access information, connect with each other, and navigate university life.We're looking for creative, collaborative, and tech-savvy students to support Be Connected 2.0-the next phase of Bradley's digital engagement platform (powered by Pathify). Students selected for this team will serve in one or several functional roles, each shaping a different part of the platform experience.About Be ConnectedBe Connected is Bradley's unified digital experience platform-your one-stop hub for systems, services, events, academics, campus life, and more. Its purpose is to provide a holistic, student-centered digital experience that improves success, connection, and confidence across all Bradley communities.Whether it's finding resources, navigating campus services, or staying engaged, Be Connected aims to make information easy, intuitive, and accessible when users need it.You will help with the following tasks as part of a team of students.1. User Testing & SatisfactionOrganize small focus groups and usability tests.Identify issues and propose actionable improvements.Assist in analyzing analytics2. CommunicationsBuild and execute a Communications PlanCreate visuals or short-form videosSupport accessibility improvements in written content.3. Operations & DataAssist with analytics reports (usage, page views, search behavior).Help track content health, flag outdated resources, and support workflows.Audit and refresh content4. Content MigrationAdd content to Be Connected and apply tagging/meta-data.Maintain a shared content inventory for trackingPersonal Benefits:Be part of a fun, forward-thinking project that's shaping the future of Bradley's digital experience.Gain skills that boost your education and future career through hands-on,real user experience, content strategy, communications, or technical workGrow as a professional-strengthen your leadership, design, communication, and project management skills.Work directly with classmates, faculty, and staff to create engaging digital experiences for the Bradley community.Collaborate with university teams on exciting initiatives that impact students across campus.Build your network by connecting with campus leaders and key university partners.Share your work confidently by presenting ideas and solutions that shape Bradley's digital portalRequired Qualifications:Comfortable with technology, with a willingness to learn new digital tools quickly.Creative problem-solver who enjoys finding solutions and improving processes.Team player who can bring fresh ideas with strong communication skillsEnrolled full-time with a minimum GPA of 3.0Dependable, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality (especially around student and employee records)Additional preferred skills may include:Writing, editing, or content creation experienceResearch, survey, or feedback collection experienceWeb development familiarity (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)Data or analytics interestGraphic design or multimedia skillsStrong interpersonal or outreach abilitiesHow to ApplyPlease submit the following:1. ResumeInclude any relevant experience such as digital projects, writing samples, design work, outreach involvement, or a portfolio link (if applicable). Show us what you could bring to the team!2. Cover LetterAddress the following questions:What has been your experience using Be Connected or another campus portal?Which of the Be Connected 2.0 responsibilities interests you most, and why?How do you see yourself contributing to the future of Bradley's digital experience?If you do not meet all requirements, what strengths or experiences would still make you a strong candidate?LocationOn campus - Morgan Hall