Communications Specialist

Oakland University; Rochester, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland University is seeking a Casual/Temp communications and marketing assistant to support department messaging and social media efforts. The role is 19 hours per week and does not include benefits.

Responsibilities include developing marketing materials, posting content to social platforms, and managing the department's email inquiries. The position requires a BA/BS or progress toward one, with experience in communications and marketing, especially social media channels like Instagram and

Qualifications

• BA/BS completed or working towards.
• Experience in communications and marketing, including social media.

Responsibilities

• Develop communications and marketing materials.
• Post to social media accounts.
• Monitor departmental communications email and respond to requests.

Skills

Social media management

Communications

Marketing

Education

BA/BS completed or working towards

Job description

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

No benefits are associate with this position.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade Casual

Job Category

Job Category Casual Posted

Casual/Temp Classification

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Casual (19hrs or less, No Benefits )

Shift/Days

To be determined

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Hour

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 19

Position Information

Position Information

Employee's Effective Start Date

Employee's Effective Start Date 03/02/2026

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type.

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. N/A

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS completed or working towards.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in communications and marketing, including social media.

Position Purpose

Help guide development of departmental communications; and marketing – primarily via social media platforms such as Instagram and LinkedIn.

Job Duties

Develop communications and marketing materials; post to social media accounts; monitor departmental commnications email; and respond to requests.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/11/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Position Specific Questions

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371 Wilson Boulevard, Rochester, MI 48309
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