Position Title: Student Assistant, Marketing & Communications
Department Name: External Affairs
Position Reports To: Deputy Chief of Staff, External Affairs
FLSA STATUS: Hourly
Wage: $19.61 per hour
Benefits: Limited University's benefits
Days & Hours: Variable weekly schedule to be established by supervisor. Flexible schedule may require evening and weekend hours during peak periods.
BASIC FUNCTION AND SCOPE OF JOB:
The Marketing & Communications Student Assistant provides day-to-day operational support to GGU's External Affairs team. This role's primary responsibility is fulfilling website update requests submitted by university staff and faculty, ensuring timely and accurate turnaround. The Student Assistant also provides general production and administrative support across marketing, communications, and event-related projects, working closely with the External Affairs Coordinator and the Deputy Chief of Staff for External Affairs. This position is well suited to a current GGU student looking to build hands-on experience in higher education marketing and communications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Process and fulfill website update requests submitted through the department's intake form, prioritizing accuracy and turnaround time
Provide general administrative and production support to the External Affairs Coordinator and broader MarCom team
Support production of marketing materials, event collateral, and internal communications as assigned
Assist with basic content tasks such as proofreading, formatting, and organizing digital assets
Help maintain organized digital files and records for the department
Assist with maintaining accurate records of constituent communications and engagement activity in university systems
Help track and report on communications metrics and engagement outcomes
Assist with routine data entry and updates to communications or constituent records as needed
Provide light social media or content support as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Education requirement:
Current enrollment in a degree-seeking program at Golden Gate University
Years of experience:
No prior professional experience required; coursework or interest in marketing, communications, or a related field is a plus
Knowledge of:
Basic web content management systems, or willingness to learn
General office software and file organization practices
Direct job-related requirements:
Must be enrolled full-time and maintain eligibility under GGU's student employment policies
Must be available to work on campus as needed for event support
Must have authorization to work in the United States and not require sponsorship, now or in the future
Skills and abilities:
Strong attention to detail and follow-through on assigned tasks
Reliable and able to manage a consistent weekly schedule around coursework
Comfortable learning new tools and systems with guidance
Good written communication skills
Supplemental Information
To apply: Please go to http://www.ggu.edu/jobs to submit an application, letter of interest, and a resume.
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