Marketing and Events Assistant - Office of Merit Awards (FWS)

About the Department/Unit

The Office of Merit Awards is part of AU's Career Center, which is a bustling office full of opportunity for part-time student employees. Students work alongside nearly 30 full-time staff members and help to deliver career services and resources to thousands of AU students and alumni. Many student employees re-up with the Career Center year after year and eventually go on to land high quality internships, national scholarships, and great full-time jobs after graduation.   

Description

This position offers an excellent opportunity to assist the office in preparing undergraduate and graduate students for nationally competitive scholarships while gaining exposure to scholarship opportunities. General duties include administrative work, creating marketing communication and social media posts regarding opportunities and success stories, assisting with event planning, and other basic office duties and projects as needed. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented student with strong research, writing, and editing skills who plans to apply for competitive scholarships in the future.  

 

Career skills that you can learn and practice in this position include: written and oral communication and critical thinking.  

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.  

Minimum Requirements

• Strong organizational skills, mature and professional demeanor, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, unwavering attention to detail, familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with databases a plus, professional interest in marketing or writing desirable. 

Preferred Requirements

• The ideal candidate is technologically-savvy, has strong attention to detail, and experience with content creation and website management. 
• Additionally, the ability to work independently to complete designated assignments and demonstrate strong writing skills is essential.
• Students with office experience preferred. 
• Sophomore or above standing preferred.

Salary Range

• $17.00 - $17.25/hour.

Hours per Week

• 8-10 hours/week.

Additional Information

• A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended to apply for this position.  
• This position is restricted to students with a Federal Work Study Award.  
• EIP, STEP, and Honors program participants encouraged to apply.      
• Hourly rate commensurate with experience.