Marketing and Communications Student Assistant for International Programs Fall 2026

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Marketing and Communications Student Assistant for International Programs Fall 2026 Department International Programs Job Description/Duties

General Marketing and Communications focused:

• Manage and develop content for 4 IPO social media accounts
• Manage and develop content for office blog
• Develop content for IPO newsletter
• Create advertisements for IPO events

Videography focused:

• Direct, shoot, and edit short form videos to promote study abroad programs
• Collect videos from study abroad and international students for editing into promotional videos
• Upload videos to IPO social media accounts and publicize around campus flat screens.

Both positions will:

• Assist with phones and student walk-ins as needed.
• Other projects as assigned

Days/Hours Needed

• 4-10 hours per week (General Marketing and Communications role must have availability between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on either Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday or 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Fridays.
• 5-10 hours per week (Videography role flexible based on projects)

Campus Location/Bldg.

Old Main, Room 219

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current SUNY Cortland student
• Student must be in good academic and judicial standing
• Student must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and maintain a positive attitude
• Student must have a desire to work with students, faculty and staff
• Student must demonstrate strong writing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Students in Professional Writing, English, Communication Studies or Graphic Design and Digital Media majors are encouraged to apply
• Graphic design and digital media skills
• Experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, or Avid. (please submit a reel/portfolio of your work)
• Possess an understanding of current social media trends and practices

Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and candidates will be invited for personal interviews via Webex, or in person, with International Programs Office staff before the start of the academic semester.

Contact Name(s) & Email(s)

Please contact the International Programs Office by email at international@cortland.edu or by phone at 607-753-2009 with any questions

Salary Grade A-$16.00/hr. Salary

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SA25111 Review Start Date 04/20/2026 Open Date 04/20/2026 Close Date 07/02/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit 2 portfolio samples: Must be video based for those interested in the video focused position;

For the general marketing position, please provide two of the following: a formal essay, blog post, newspaper article, flyer, website, advertisement, graphic design project, or a short story, etc.

While positions may be open and posted here on jobs.cortland.edu until their listed close date, please note positions may be filled on a rolling basis prior to this date.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Which position(s) are you interested in? (General Marketing/Communications, Videography, or both)

(Open Ended Question)

• What is it about this position that interests you?

(Open Ended Question)

• What international experiences have you had?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Class Schedule (Student Positions Only)
• Other - See Special Instructions to Applicants

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)