Student Communication Specialist

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Success Center (ASC) at Oregon State University is hiring one student Communications Specialist lead to support communication about academic resources for OSU students. The position may involve creating written communications, marketing assets, website updates, videos, social media content, and other materials for student audiences. The specialist will work with the Assistant Director of Academic Support Integration in the Office of Academic Support to develop skills and techniques for communicating effectively about academic support resources and increasing student awareness of them. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

The position offers opportunities to build writing and communication skills, learn about academic support services, and practice communication, critical thinking, revision and feedback, creativity, independent work, and collaboration. The student employee will also develop career-readiness competencies in communication, teamwork, and professionalism. The role is scheduled for 15 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, with hours arranged with the supervisor during the Monday-through-Friday work week between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The hourly wage is $16. The anticipated start date is November 30, 2026; no end date is provided.

Requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
• Must meet the applicable minimum enrollment standard: high school students must be regularly enrolled in high school or participate in a home-schooling program; undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students must take 6 credit hours per term; undergraduate international students must take 12 credit hours per term; graduate students officially admitted to Graduate School must take 5 credit hours per term; and graduate international students officially admitted to Graduate School must take 9 credit hours per term. International students with an OIS-approved reduced course load may be considered full-time by USCIS and must provide approval to the Student Employment Center.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in the feedback and revision process.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of self-direction.
• Comfort creating videos and being on camera as the subject and/or interviewer.
• Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Nice To Haves

• Photography, videography, and production experience.
• Graphic design experience using Adobe products, Canva, or comparable software.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute projects.
• Demonstrated ability to create compelling social media content.

Responsibilities

• Draft written content for student audiences.
• Develop and maintain an Office of Academic Support marketing toolkit.
• Identify outdated academic support information on campus websites and make informed recommendations for updates.
• Liaise and collaborate with campus partners and student groups to share information about academic success and support resources.
• Work with the Outreach Specialist on academic success social media content and lead social media in the Outreach Specialist’s absence.
• Engage in professional development, including team meetings and one-to-one conversations.
• Contribute to events and tabling as needed and as available.
• Create communication materials about academic resources, potentially including marketing assets, website updates, videography, and social media content.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunity to develop writing and communication skills.
• Opportunity to learn about academic support services available to OSU students.
• Opportunity to develop communication, teamwork, and professionalism competencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed