Student Assistant-Marketing Intern

Columbus State University

Columbus, GA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Advertising, Communication Skills, Content Development, Content Management, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Direct Email, Graphic Design, Leadership, LinkedIn, Marketing, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Publications, Sales Prospecting, Schedule Development, Servant leadership, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Startup, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Columbus, GA
POSTED
5 days ago

About Us

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Job Summary

The Dean¿s Office at Turner College of Business and Technology at CSU is looking for a student assistant to help us promote our academic programs, manage our digital content on the web, and social media, and create marketing materials.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic student to join our team and provide creative ideas and energy to help achieve our goals. You will have administrative duties to help develop and maintain our social media channels. You will also help with events for the department that might include industry executives and other professionals by being available to take pictures. You will also help with administrative tasks like data collection, reporting, and contacting students, business partners, and others.

This position will help you acquire skills and knowledge of various advertising and marketing practices. You will also learn and develop leadership and administration skills for managing a small start-up organization. Ultimately, you will gain broad experience in managing and marketing a service-based organization, which should prepare you to enter any fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in promotional activities (e.g. social media, direct email, and web);
  • Help create content for communications, including our website and LinkedIn pages;
  • Help manage and update our contact data on prospective students and industry partners;
  • Participate in social media efforts by;
  • Developing and posting content;
  • Commenting on industry-related posts;
  • Providing front office coverage;
  • Other special events.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • Strong desire to learn;
  • Professional drive and a strong sense of ownership;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; impeccable grammar skills;
  • Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly;
  • Ability to multitask and take initiative;
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail;
  • Willingness to work effectively and dedicate yourself to accomplish goals and get positive results;
  • Current enrollment in a CSU program Turner College;
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule of up to 19 hours per week;
  • Experience with content creation a plus, even if not professionally;
  • Eye for graphic design;
  • Basic knowledge of Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Marketing Major.

  • Proficiency in Canva or other graphic design and publication platforms, such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Microsoft Publisher, Figma, or similar tools used or creating professional marketing and promotional materials.

Proposed Salary

This position is an hourly position paying $15 per hour. This position works up to 19 hours per week but could be less depending on office needs.

Work Schedule

The Academic Operation Coordinator will create a schedule based on the graduate students class schedule. The schedule will be set for the semester, and no changes will be made once it is set.

Required Documents to Attach

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.

Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.

Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.

Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.

Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.

Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

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