Student Hourly Assistant | IIC | Editorial

**Job Title**Student Hourly Assistant | IIC | Editorial**Agency**Prairie View A&M University**Department**Cooperative Agriculture and Research Center**Proposed Minimum Salary**$15.00 hourly**Job Location**Prairie View, Texas**Job Type**Student Worker**Job Description**The Student Hourly Assistant, under general supervision, will assist the Information and Impact Center with providing communications support to the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences.**Responsibilities:*** Works closely with IIC staff members to compose news stories for the CAHS home page, newsletters, magazines, and other marketing materials* Assists with editing CAHS web pages and maintaining the department’s photo database* Develops engaging content for CAHS social media channels* Takes photographs and/or videos when applicable to accompany news stories and social media posts* Assists with CAHS virtual meetings and events* Performs other duties as assigned**Required Education and Experience:*** Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate or six (6) undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done.* Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA* No prior experience necessary* *For work eligibility during a summer term, a student must be enrolled for at least three (3) graduate or undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours or nine (9) graduate semester hours for the upcoming fall term.***Preferred Education and Experience:*** Excellent communication and journalism skills (writing, punctuation, and spelling)* Understanding of news values, where a story lies, and what angle to take with a story* Strong knowledge of news writing and news judgment* Strong knowledge of AP Style* Ability to write in a professional manner that is acceptable to university administration* Ability to conceptualize, plan, and manage projects from start to finish with limited supervision* Experience with Microsoft Office, email, and internet research* Good written and verbal communication skills* Flexible availability both in and outside of office, and able to monitor social media sites**Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Able to work independently or on a team* Self-motivated, detail-oriented work style* Able to produce quality work while adhering to deadlines* Photography and videography skills, including framing and composition, lighting, and audio* Knowledge of basic mass communication principles**Other Requirements:*** Ability to work effectively and independently to meet target goals and deadlines* Ability to maintain confidentiality and to multi-task* Must be responsible**Job Posting Close Date:*** Until Filled**Required Attachments:****Please attach all the required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application.

Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.

If you do not attach the required documents, you will not be considered for this position. Do not submit your application without these documents attached.*** Cover Letter (Optional)* Resume* Detailed Class Schedule**Application Submission Guidelines:**The required documents listed in the above-Required Attachments section must be attached to the application before the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted.

Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date stated above at 936-261-1793 or seo@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting.

Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU career site.**Background Check Requirements:**All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service.

PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. #J-18808-Ljbffr