Media and Communications Assistant (Student)

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Department:

Marketing

Time Type:

Part time

Job Description:

Summary:

The AU Career Center (CC) seeks individuals to assist with marketing and communication efforts, including planning, research, ideation, conceptualization, production, and reporting. The produced campaigns will promote events, fairs, success stories, and overall office visibility. The individual needs to be creative, fast-thinking, ready to learn, and willing to be involved in various marketing and communication tasks.  This position will work closely with the Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications to establish and maintain CC marketing initiatives. The assistant will help maintain CC social media sites, design web and print materials, and work on marketing campaigns for a range of CC programs and services.

Essential Functions:

• Use social media to promote CC events and programs. The AU Career Center uses Instagram, Handshake, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

• Research relevant content to share through CC platforms.

• Design digital and print materials.

• Assist with CC marketing campaigns and special promotions.

• Plan, report, use social media analytic and GA4.

Competencies:

• Oral/Written Communication.

• Collaboration/Teamwork.

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving.

• Ethical Behavior/Professionalism.

• Data & Digital Technology.

Salary Range:

• $17.50-$18.00/hour.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• 4-5 hours per week.

Required Education and Experience:

• The incumbent must be a current or enrolled AU student.

• Successful candidates will have design experience and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Analytics and reporting, graphic design, and video production skills, are a plus.

• Marketing, communications, art, graphic design, or film majors preferred.

• Some experience with Adobe Creative Suite, or other design software is also preferred.

• These qualifications would contribute to being successful in this position. Some candidates may feel that they must have all the skills and experience before applying; we remind you that this is not the case. We will consider other relevant qualifications when evaluating your application for this position. The Career Center strives to ensure that our student staff reflect the diversity of AU students' identities and lived experiences.

Additional Information:

• This position is for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, with a strong possibility of renewing for future semesters.

• Students who hold a FWS award are highly encouraged to apply.

• This position may be a mix of in-office and remote work.

• A brief cover letter, resume, and a link to portfolio/work samples are encouraged.  

• To apply, submit an AU application via AU Jobs. Consistent with best job search practices, we highly encourage you to submit a resume and cover letter with your application. Applications without these documents will still be evaluated.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the emp