SE CSI Marketing Assistant

University of Richmond

About The Position

The Student Marketing Assistant supports the marketing and promotional efforts of the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) and Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). This position plays a key role in developing and implementing creative marketing strategies that increase student engagement, elevate CSI’s brand, and promote campus events and resources. The role is structured around weekly project-based work, RSO and CSI event coverage, in-office accountability, and creative ownership. The Student Marketing Assistant reports to the Operations Coordinator and collaborates with other Student Marketing Assistants.

Requirements

Be a current full-time University of Richmond Student
Demonstrated interest in marketing, digital media, or student engagement.
Demonstrated understanding of effective marketing strategies, inclusive of social media, to reach college students.
Experience with social media platforms/management software, graphic design, and content creation tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Suite).
Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Basic photography and photo editing skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of a semester-long Marketing Timeline and recurring weekly content series (e.g., event roundups, student spotlights, social features).
Design graphics, flyers, and other promotional materials using tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
Manage and contribute to CSI’s social media presence through using a shared content calendar, drafting copy for posts, and scheduling posts.
Support sudden or high-priority project needs as they arise throughout the semester.
Identify upcoming events on Spider Central for marketing support and photography.
Photograph and/or record at least 2 student organization and CSI events a month, ensuring strong visual documentation of all photos requested on your shot list (n.b. shot list will be assigned by the Operations Coordinator).
Coordinate coverage schedules and determine appropriate time commitments based on the size and nature of each event.
Submit edited photos and brief coverage reports by set deadline.
Create at least 1 social media post a month highlighting the events you covered.
Take initiative on one recurring independent project each semester (e.g., social media series, spotlight series) that contributes to CSI’s promotional goals.
Maintain ownership of assigned projects and deliver consistent weekly progress.
Attend weekly team meetings with the Operations Coordinator to receive assignments, check in on progress, and brainstorm content.
Work at least one scheduled shift in a CSI space (CSI Office or THC 340) per week, working on any assigned tasks.
Hold marketing office hours for RSOs.
Complete any other duties and/or projects as assigned by the professional staff