Student Communication Specialist
About The Position
The Academic Success Center at Oregon State University is hiring one Student Communications Specialist lead to support communication about academic resources for OSU students. The student employee will create content for student audiences, including written communications, marketing assets, website updates, videos, and social media content. The position works directly with the Assistant Director of Academic Support Integration within the Office of Academic Support, developing skills and techniques for communicating about academic support resources in ways that increase student awareness and contribute to academic support. Other related duties may be assigned as needed. The role offers opportunities to develop writing and communication skills and learn about academic support services available to OSU students. Work involves communication, critical thinking, revision and feedback, creativity and creative problem-solving, independent work, and collaboration. The position develops career-readiness skills in communication, teamwork, and professionalism. The position is for 15 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, with a maximum of 20 hours. Work is in an office environment, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.; the schedule is determined with the supervisor. The hourly wage is $16. The anticipated start date is November 30, 2026.
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 participating 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; graduate international students officially admitted to Graduate School must take 9 credit hours per term. International students may have an approved reduced course load through the Office of International Services, provided 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.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
