International Student Marketing Assistant

Description

The International Recruitment team at UW Bothell has an exciting opportunity for a student interested in gaining professional social media content creation experience and learning about how the admissions process works in higher education. 

Under the supervision of Manager of International Recruitment, the Marketing Assistant will be responsible for assisting with Admissions marketing content creation and execution for all media platforms including print, web, digital, email, sms text, and social media.  They must be comfortable pitching new ideas and writing content that helps meet the international admissions communications goals.  The assistant must also be comfortable with frequent outreach and collaboration across campus with clubs, organizations, faculty and other students for content creation.

We are looking for a responsible, organized, detail-oriented student who possesses strong communication skills and the ability to work both collaboratively on a team and independently. The assistant will be expected to effectively and efficiently carry out the designated duties listed below.

General duties:

·       Collaborate with the Manager of International Recruitment and International Admissions Counselor to gain an understanding of how and what we communicate to reach our primary audience in admissions (prospective international undergraduate students).

·       Conceptualize, create and publish content that follows UW brand guidelines and helps meet international admissions communications goals

·       Regularly recruit UW Bothell international students across campus to participate in diverse content creation

·       Perform simple image editing

·       Assist with analytics and reporting

·       Attend required trainings and meetings

·       Be communicative via platforms agreed upon with the supervisor (i.e.: Microsoft Teams, e-mail, and Outlook Calendar)

·       Assist with other admissions outreach projects and events as needed

·       Maintain a high level of confidentiality in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

·       Occasional weekend event coverage may be requested

Requirements:

All new student employees must also complete UW's online Title IX course about preventing and responding to sex-and gender-based violence and harassment.

Hours: 10 hours per week

Payrate: $21.30 per hour

Academic year 2026-2027 commitment is preferred.  The selected candidate will train with the current student assistant in Spring 2026.

 

Qualifications

·       Current UW Bothell student

·       Enrolled in 6 or more undergraduate credits for the quarter

·       Contribute professionally and respectfully to our diverse and inclusive work environment

·       Must be teachable, reliable, respectful, and maintain good communication with your supervisor

·       Positive attitude and enthusiasm for UW Bothell

·       Ability to handle difficult customer interactions

·       Flexibility to adapt to different scenarios and answer questions appropriately

·       Strong time management and problem-solving skills

·       Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365

·       Knowledgeable about UW Bothell programs, amenities, and activities

·       Academic year-long commitment is highly preferred (Fall-Summer). Training with the current student assistant in Spring 2026.

·       Familiarity with all social media platforms including Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, and Snapchat, and tools such as Canva, CapCut, and Photoshop preferred

Foreign language competency preferred.

 

Application Instructions

When you are ready to apply, we welcome you to submit your application for review. Applicants should submit: a cover letter, presentation, or video explaining your interest in marketing, communication and social media in general, and in this position, specifically; a resume outlining your experience; and links to any social media channels you manage that you would like to share.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Diversity is a core value of University of WA Bothell.  We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with