Communications Student Assistant, Engineering - $8.50/hour

Student Activities Board; Grantham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A university department is seeking a Communications Student Assistant to capture and showcase department activities through social media. The role involves photography, brief summarization of activities, and collaborating with the Communications Manager. Ideal candidates should be Engineering majors with communication skills and dependability. This position offers flexible hours at $8.50/hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience and/or specialized training in communications.
• Successfully proficient in telling the Engineering story.

Responsibilities

• Capture department highlights by means of photography or video.
• Write a brief summary of the activity.
• Work closely with Communications Manager and Department Chair to ensure consistent social media presence.
• Maintain consistent and reliable assistance.

Skills

Photography skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Major in Engineering

Job description

Position Title

Communications Student Assistant, Engineering - $8.50/hour

Position Information

• Department: Department of Engineering (2029)
• Campus: Main Campus (Grantham)
• Supervisor: Brian Swartz
• Work Period: Acad Yr 2025-26
• Hours Per Week: 3-5
• Duration of Appointment: Fall, Spring

Work Schedule

Flexible work schedule during M-F business hours; preference to students available after Tuesday chapel.

Position Description

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Engineering Communications Manager, the student partners with him/her to showcase the work being done in the department on social media platforms and in other types of communications.

Qualifications

• Major Preferred Engineering
• Experience Required Previous experience and/or specialized training in communications.
• Experience Preferred Successfully proficient in telling the Engineering story.

Skills and Characteristics

• Maintains a good reputation and positive working relationship with communications manager, professors and students.
• Demonstrates dependability and reliability.
• Should be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Practices good communications skills – articulates effectively.
• Ability to capture student highlights through photos or videos, and compose a very brief summary of the activity.

Job Duties

• Capture department highlights by means of photography or video
• Write a brief summary of the activity
• Work closely with Communications Manager and Department Chair to ensure the Engineering Department has a consistent presence across several social media platforms.
• Maintain consistent and reliable assistance.

Secondary Duties

Other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

To Apply

Open Until Filled

Application Details

• Posting Specific Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)
• Please provide a list of all relevant technical experience. (Open Ended Question)
• Are you available to work both fall and spring semesters? (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents: Required and Optional documents as applicable.