Marketing & Event Student Assistant

Chapman University

Orange, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Campaigns, Content Development, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Email Marketing, Event Management, Facebook, Graphic Design, Interpersonal Skills, LinkedIn, Marketing, Marketing Metrics, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Operations Planning, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Request for Information (RFI), Schedule Development, Social Media, Team Player, Time Management, Volunteer Experience
LOCATION
Orange, CA
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Job Number
SE194724

Position Information

Department or Unit Name
Engagement and Volunteerism

Position Headcount
2

Position Title
Marketing & Event Student Assistant

Academic Year
Summer 2026

Term or Semester
Summer

Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?
Grad and Undergrad

Anticipated Pay Range
$16.90 - $16.90

Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

On which Campus will this work be done?
Orange

Approved Supervisor
AnnMarie Maciel

Supervisor Email
amaciel@chapman.edu

Scheduling
Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
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Desired Start Date
06/01/2026

Projected End Date
08/23/2026

Average number of hours per week
Up to 19 Hrs

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Provide marketing and event support to the Office of Engagement & Volunteerism which includes the parent & family engagement and alumni engagement departments.

This position will be fully in person working out of the Elliott Alumni House on the Orange Campus.

Responsibilities

Email Marketing
  • Design and build emails in an email marketing platform.
  • Track email marketing metrics.
Social Media Marketing
  • Assist with brainstorming and developing content for social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
  • Create and schedule reels, carousels, and story content for all social media platforms.
  • Track social media metrics.
Event Planning & Operations
  • Assist with event planning for Welcome Receptions for incoming students and alumni events.
  • Compile and manage detailed Excel spreadsheets tracking event attendee lists, ensuring accuracy and organization for event planning and follow-up.
  • Conduct phone calls to students and parents on behalf of the office to invite to welcome receptions.
  • Occasionally attend events to interact with attendees, help with set-up, and help with takedown at venues.
  • Prepare invitation lists, update attendance lists, and post-event data tracking of attendees.
General Administrative Assistance:
  • Support the Office of Engagement & Volunteerism by greeting visitors, responding to requests for information and assistance, refer individuals to appropriate university offices as needed.
  • Electronic filing, mailings, and office organization
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
  • Detail-oriented to maintain Excel spreadsheets and correctly enter data updates.
  • Possess organizational skills to meet deadlines across multiple projects.
  • Ability to comfortably speak with parents and students over phone, email, and in person.
  • Previous experience using Campaign Monitor or other email marketing platforms.
  • Basic knowledge of graphic design and content creation tools (i.e. Canva).
Desired Qualifications
  • Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Friendly, outgoing personality with strong interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving skills and resourcefulness


Special Instructions to Applicants

Budget Information

Is Federal work-study required?
With or Without FWS

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