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Administration/Managerment

Student Marketing & Communications Assistant (Grant-Funded Position)

Deadline
Dec 17, 2026
Closing in 35 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Part time
Reference
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Posted Nov 12, 2026

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Student Marketing & Communications Assistant (Grant-Funded Position)

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Posting Details

Position Information
Job Title Student Marketing & Communications Assistant (Grant-Funded Position)
Position Summary Position Overview
The Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning and Distance Education (CETL) is seeking a motivated and creative Student Marketing & Communications Assistant to support the promotion and launch of innovative academic initiatives, including faculty development programs, digital learning resources, and emerging projects.

This position offers a unique opportunity for a student interested in marketing, communications, or digital media to gain hands-on experience contributing to real institutional campaigns. The student will work with a collaborative, forward-thinking team and receive mentorship from instructional designers while building a professional portfolio of applied work. This position is for the current academic year with the potential to continue for an additional year.

Why Join CETL? The CETL is a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to innovation in teaching and learning. CETL supports faculty by designing academic course content, creating opportunities for active student learning, addressing technical needs through Canvas, AI, and other technologies, and implementing a continuing education program. This position offers not only valuable work experience, but also the chance to contribute to impactful projects that support faculty, students, and the broader university community.

Application Requirements
  • Completed application through Texas Wesleyan University.
  • Resume
  • List of three references (at least one from a TXWES professor)
  • A portfolio that includes samples of marketing and graphic design products (at least one video and one flyer/post).

Additional Information
  • This is a grant-funded position – the grant funds for 2 years. Based on the success of initiatives, there could be future potential for this role.
  • Summer work opportunities may be available but are not required
  • Work schedule will be coordinated based on student availability within standard business hours

Professional Development Opportunity This role is designed to provide meaningful, real-world experience. Students will leave with:

  • A portfolio of professional marketing and design work
  • Experience contributing to institutional-level initiatives
  • Exposure to higher education communications and instructional design environments
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns for CETL initiatives and projects
  • Create and edit digital content, including:
    • Social media graphics and posts
    • Email marketing materials
    • Promotional flyers and digital assets
    • Short-form video content
  • Support internal and external communications across platforms (e.g., email, web, social media)
  • Utilize provided branding guidelines to ensure consistency across all materials
  • Collaborate with CETL team members to implement pre-developed campaign plans
  • Contribute creative ideas for future campaigns and content strategies (after initial onboarding)
  • Assist with basic analytics tracking and reporting (as needed)
Education, Certifications and/or Licenses Declared or intended major in Marketing, Communications, Media, or related field
Experience Experience with or interest in:
  • Graphic design and visual content creation
  • Social media content development
  • Video editing and multimedia production
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Familiarity with tools such as:
    • Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Adobe Express, etc.)
    • Canva
    • Camtasia or similar video editing software
    • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Constant Contact or similar)
    • Microsoft 365 and/or Google Workspace
  • Comfort using AI tools as a support resource (not as a sole content generator)
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established branding guidelines
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively within a flexible schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
Posting Open Date 11/11/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Posting Close Date 12/17/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. Are you currently enrolled as a student at Texas Wesleyan University?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. Please select your current classification.
    • Freshmen
    • Sophomore
    • Junior
    • Senior
    • Graduate Student
  3. What is your major?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. What part of this opportunity is most interesting to you?

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. Please identify any recurring commitments (employment, athletics, organizations, internships, etc.) that may impact your availability to work during normal business hours (Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm).

    (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Portfolio
  3. Class Schedule (Student Employment Only)
  4. List of Three References
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Transcripts
  3. Letter of Recommendation
  4. Curriculum Vitae
  5. Media File
  6. Current Employee Application (for internal applicants)
  7. Financial Aid Work Study Award Letter (Student Employment Only)

How to apply

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