Marketing Operations Assistant

Job Details

Job Location: NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High School

Student Employment - Marketing

Marketing Operations Assistant
Charleston Southern University

Position Overview:

The Office of Marketing & Communication is seeking a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented student assistant to serve as a Marketing & Communication Office Assistant. This role provides critical administrative and operational support to the MarComm team while offering hands-on exposure to marketing, communications, and brand management within a university setting.

This position is ideal for a student interested in marketing, communications, project management, or business operations who enjoys organization, coordination, and supporting a fast-paced creative team.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities vary by role and may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide administrative support for the Marketing & Communication team and directly to the Executive Director of Marketing & Communication.
• Assist with managing project intake requests and tracking project status.
• Help maintain the MarComm production platform and key departmental deadlines.
• Organize digital files, assets, and shared folders to support efficient workflows.
• Prepare meeting materials, take notes, and assist with follow-up items as needed.
• Support campus partners by helping route requests to appropriate team members.
• Assist with answering the main office phone, basic data entry, reporting, and document preparation.
• Help maintain office supplies and assist with departmental organization.
• Support occasional marketing initiatives, events, or campaigns as assigned.
• Provide weekly updates to supervising staff.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Dependable, punctual, and proactive.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer proficiency (Google Workspace, Microsoft Word/Excel, email).

Preferred but not required:
• Interest in marketing, communication, or project management.
• Familiarity with project management tools or workflows.
• Experience in an office, administrative, or customer service role.
• Basic knowledge of Canva, WordPress, or content workflows.

Hours:

•    Approximately 6–8 hours per week.
•    Flexible scheduling around class commitments.
•    Occasional availability during peak campus event seasons may be requested.
•    Hours will be logged through the university’s work study program.

Compensation:

Hourly wage, based on university student employment guidelines.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should apply a resume, cover letter, and references through Paycom on the CSU Student Employee Website. Interviews will be conducted by the MarComm Department. 
Applicants should provide:
• Resume (including relevant experience)
• A brief statement (150–250 words) explaining interest in the role and career goals related to marketing or communications

Additional Notes:

• This role is intended to provide students with a meaningful employment experience that contributes to both their personal and career development.
• MarComm Student Employment reports to Jenna Johnson, Director of Marketing & Communication.
• Students enrolled in courses during the semester they are working are FICA exempt.
• Students not enrolled in the semester are required to pay FICA taxes.
• Students are not permitted to work during scheduled class times.

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