Student Assistant - University Communications and Marketing

Job Title
Student Assistant - University Communications and Marketing

Location
UWG Recruiting Location

Regular/Temporary
Temporary

Full/Part Time
Part-Time

Job ID
297207

Job Summary
This position plays a vital role in the day-to-day operations of University Communications and Marketing (UCM) by helping maintain and strengthen our presence on social media. This in-house position will assist the social media team while gaining experience in maintaining the integrity of institutional brand campaigns, copywriting, and community‑building.

Required Qualifications

Must be enrolled at UWG in a minimum of 6 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Understanding and familiarity with Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Working proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Canva.

Must be able to communicate your ideas clearly and take feedback on your work.

Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

The student assistant position is an on-campus position located in the University Communications and Marketing (UCM) Design Studio. The job may require travel to other on-campus locations and willingness to work outside of the university’s traditional business hours of 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Preferred Qualifications

Superior customer service skills, positive and friendly attitude.

Willingness to work cooperatively with others.

Willingness to work outside of traditional business hours on occasion.

Ability to handle confidential information with care and ability to prioritize duties.

Required Documents to Attach

Resume

Cover Letter

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Understanding and familiarity with Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Working proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Canva.

Photography experience is preferred but not required.

Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

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