2026-2027 Graduate Assistant - Digital Engagement & Philanthropy (Part Time)

Seton Hall University, New Jersey • South Orange, NJ

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About The Position

This Part-Time Graduate Assistant position supports the Communications and Digital Engagement team within the Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy department. The primary function of this role is to assist in executing the alumni engagement strategy by creating brand-consistent communications content, including social media posts (graphics, copy, video, etc.) and emails (design, copy, formatting, etc.), to foster involvement within the Seton Hall alumni community. This role involves daily tasks such as content creation for social media and emails, managing a content calendar, designing marketing materials for events, sending data requests, and tracking magazine files. Some fundraising duties and opportunities for evening and weekend work are also part of the role.

Requirements

• Enrolled in Seton Hall graduate studies
• Quick learner with attention to detail
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Skilled at creating content on social media
• Must be a strong writer with a familiarity of Associated Press style writing

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Canva or any photo/graphic editing system (e.g., Photoshop).
• Experience in mass email marketing systems such as Constant Contact, Mailchimp, iContact.
• Familiarity with video/audio editing.
• Has written published pieces such as news stories, blog posts, and feature pieces.

Responsibilities

• Participates in weekly team meetings to brainstorm new ideas for social media content and initiatives.
• Organizes and posts social media content for events and virtual campaigns.
• Creates content graphics in platforms such as Canva to promote different events and campaigns.
• Responsible for creating Facebook event pages and scheduling content through Sprout Social for Facebook and Twitter.
• Creates emails for alumni using iContact (mass email marketing system).
• Updates records in Seton Hall's alumni database.
• Performs fundraising duties weekly.
• Engages in evening and weekend opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level