WS - MarCom Student Assistant - FWS

Division: Support Services | Department: Marketing & Communications (MarCom) | Entry-level position reporting to Kate Hensley. Start date: 8/24/2026.

About the role

Support the Marketing & Communications department with tasks related to photography, videography, social media content creation, and office duties. Ideal for creative students with an interest in digital media, storytelling, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Create content for the university’s social media. (Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion, Career & Self Development)
• Operate and manage the university printer. Prioritize print jobs based on importance. Keep track of paper inventory. (Technology, Career & Self Development)
• Greet and answer guests’ questions that come to the office when working at the front desk. (Professionalism, Communication)
• Complete finishing work on university publications (binding, cutting, sorting, etc.). (Technology)
• Provide administrative assistance, including picking up packages, organizing spaces, internet research or data entry. This could include using programs like Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. (Technology, Teamwork, Career & Self Development)
• Help staff members with various projects/tasks. (Teamwork, Career & Self Development)
• Maintain bulletin boards on campus by decorating and posting flyers. (Communication)
• Work with the MarCom team on campus events. (Teamwork)
• Maintain confidentiality, be punctual, communicate changes in work schedule in advance. Appropriate attire as discussed for work environment. (Professionalism)
• Other tasks, as needed or assigned.

Skills

Competencies: Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Career & Self Development, Critical Thinking, Community Transformation, Leadership, Technology.

Preferred Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media & New Technology, Adobe Creative Cloud, strong active listening abilities, attention to detail, written & verbal communication, willingness to learn new things.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, flexible around class schedule.
• Up to 10-20 hours per week.

Work Conditions

• Office and event settings; may include indoor and outdoor environments.
• May be subject to noise, dust and machinery in the printer room.

Physical Demands

• Keyboarding, reaching/handling, stooping/kneeling.
• Pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying up to 20 lbs.

Pay

$8.75/hour

Location

Administration Building, 1st Floor, MarComm Suite and Wickham Printing Room. Two positions available.