Student Assistant

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Student Assistant Marketing & Communications supports the USF International Admissions team with activities that build awareness and drive student recruitment from global markets to the University of South Florida. The role offers an opportunity to develop a portfolio of real-world marketing work, strengthen communication skills, and share enthusiasm for USF with prospective international students and their families. The position is line managed by the Marketing & Communications Officer, International Admissions. The position focuses on marketing, design, and communications projects supporting USF World and International Admissions. Work may include developing and executing recruitment marketing strategies; designing digital and printed collateral; creating content for e-publications and social media; building email communications for different audiences; supporting virtual and in-person events; and representing USF professionally. The minimum qualification is current enrollment as a degree-seeking student at USF. Applicants should have proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and InDesign, and intermediate Canva skills; portfolios are required for both. Basic HTML and CSS knowledge or experience formatting website and email campaign content is requested. The role also calls for excellent English writing and editing, attention to detail, project management skills, independence, ability to meet tight deadlines, and ability to communicate with people from varied linguistic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. A second language is helpful but not required.

Requirements

Must be a current degree-seeking student at USF.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and InDesign; portfolio required.
Intermediate Canva skills; portfolio required.
Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS, or experience formatting content for websites and email campaigns.
Exceptional English writing and editing skills.
Detail-oriented with strong project management skills.
Self-starter able to work independently with limited oversight and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to communicate with individuals from a wide range of linguistic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds and understand international students’ needs.
Motivated, resourceful, and coachable; excited to share the USF experience with others.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in a second language other than English.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and executing marketing strategies to drive international student enrollment and promote a globally friendly campus.
Design digital and printed marketing collateral in response to requests from International Admissions and global markets.
Create content for e-publications and social media channels.
Assist in building email marketing communications for multiple audience profiles.
Support virtual and in-person recruitment events, webinars, and online information sessions.
Contribute to USF brand awareness by representing USF in a professional manner.