CPD Student Assistants: Events and Marketing (FALL 2026)

Chapman University Careers•Irvine, CA

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About The Position

The CPD Student Assistant: Events & Marketing supports the Office of Career and Professional Development (CPD) through event planning, event operations, marketing, communications, and student engagement initiatives. This position provides valuable hands-on experience in event management, graphic design, social media, content creation, and professional communications while helping promote CPD resources, programs, and events to the Chapman University community. Students will primarily focus on either Events or Marketing while collaborating across multiple areas of the office as needed.

Requirements

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Willingness to learn event management, marketing, and professional communication skills.
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, lift, carry, push, and pull event materials.
Reliable, professional, and dependable.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service and accurate information in person, via email, and over the phone.
Welcome students, employers, alumni, faculty, staff, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
Check students into Handshake for appointments, workshops, and drop-in services.
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional office environment.
Assist with office projects, research assignments, data entry, and documentation projects using Microsoft Office applications.
Monitor office supplies and inventory and assist with ordering as needed.
Support in-person and virtual events from planning through execution and event wrap-up.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist with planning, preparation, setup, execution, and breakdown of career fairs, networking events, employer programs, Senior Week activities, and other CPD events.
Prepare event materials, signage, registration supplies, and promotional resources.
Create and install directional signage to support event operations and attendee experience.
Review event layouts, diagrams, and logistical plans to assist with successful event execution.
Assist with transporting event materials, including banners, A-frames, EZ-ups, tables, and supplies.
Support attendee registration, guest assistance, event check-in, and hospitality functions.
Reserve campus spaces and assist with event logistics using university systems such as 25Live.
Operate university electric service vehicles (golf carts) when authorized and required.
Assist with troubleshooting event-related challenges and supporting a positive participant experience.
Create marketing materials including flyers, graphics, digital signage, presentations, and promotional content.
Assist with developing written content for newsletters, event promotions, social media posts, website updates, and email communications.
Support CPD social media channels by creating, scheduling, and managing content across multiple platforms.
Monitor social media trends and assist in developing engaging content strategies.
Produce photo and video content to promote CPD programs, services, and events.
Edit and publish short-form videos, educational content, and promotional materials.
Photograph events and assist with professional headshot sessions for students.
Support mass communication initiatives using platforms such as Campaign Monitor and Handshake.