Student Communications Intern - Dean of Business

Student Communications Intern - Dean of Business

Salary

$13.00 Hourly

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Number

BGSU01848

Division

Presidents Office

Department

Student Employment

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

The Student Communications Intern supports the Schmidthorst College of Business by developing and executing strategic digital content that enhances brand visibility, strengthens student engagement and promotes college initiatives. This role focuses on social media management, content creation, digital communications and website management, with a strong emphasis on maintaining a cohesive and engaging brand presence.

Career Readiness Competencies:

• Set personal goals and track progress toward them.
• Take initiative to learn new tools, systems, or procedures on the job.
• Actively listen and respond respectfully in meetings and conversations.
• Adjust tone and approach based on audience (e.g., peers vs. supervisors).
• Identify when additional information is needed before making a decision.
• Break down tasks into steps to complete work more efficiently.

Essential Functions

• Student Communications Intern must be able to:
• Assist the Communications and Events Specialist in creating and implementing content across social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook), including scheduling posts through Buffer and helping maintain monthly content calendars that support college campaigns and events.
• Create visually engaging graphics and marketing materials using Canva to support social media, digital marketing initiatives and email communications.
• Draft clear, audience-focused copy for social media posts, email communications, and website content, with guidance and review from the communications and events specialist.
• Support the maintenance and updating of website content, utilizing AEM training and established brand guidelines to help ensure accuracy, consistency, and a strong digital presence.
• Contribute ideas and creative content recommendations to support student engagement, event promotion and awareness initiatives.
• Help maintain and reinforce the Schmidthorst College of Business brand by creating content that aligns with established messaging, visual standards, and communication goals.
• Collaborate closely with the Communications and Events Specialist to support content development, campaigns and communications that align with college priorities and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Experience managing or contributing to social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook).
• Proficiency in Canva or similar design tools for creating digital graphics and marketing assets.
• Familiarity with social media scheduling and management tools (e.g., Buffer).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write clear, audience-focused content.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring content accuracy, brand consistency, and professional presentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively.
• Positive team-oriented mindset, capable of collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• Interest in marketing, communications, and brand strategy with a willingness to learn and grow in a professional setting.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer Bowling Green State University

Address 1851 N Research Drive

Huntington Building

Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403

Phone (419) 372-8421 Human Resources

(419) 372-2865 Student Employment

Website https://www.bgsu.edu/human-resources/careers.html