Creative Marketing & Communications GSA — Social, Design, Content

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 7,700 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Wichita State University College of Education Dean's Office seeks a Marketing and Communications Graduate Assistant to support social media campaigns, content creation, and promotional materials. You will help grow the college's brand and engage students through writing, design, and digital media.

The role offers hands-on experience in communications within higher education, with on-site work and collaboration across the marketing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, Public Relations or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and grammar.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and trends, with experience managing social media accounts.
• Basic understanding of marketing principles and strategies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience in communications/marketing through internships, coursework, or activities.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and derive insights.
• Commitment to college values and student success.

Responsibilities

• Content Creation: develop engaging content for social media, newsletters, website, and promos.
• Graphic Design: create on-brand materials for campaigns.
• Photography/Video: assist in events, basic editing.
• Social Media Management: plan and execute campaigns across platforms.
• Website Editing: assist with content updates and edits.
• Writing: draft news stories, emails, and press materials.
• Event Support: promote college events and information sessions.
• Market Research: identify trends and opportunities for strategy.
• Analytics & Reporting: track performance and provide insights.
• Administrative Support: assist Communications team with scheduling and Files.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Social media management

Graphic design

Marketing principles

Analytical mindset

Independent & collaborative work

Content creation

Writing for news & emails

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate program enrollment

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Canva

Job description

Wichita State University College of Education Dean's Office seeks a Marketing and Communications Graduate Assistant to support social media campaigns, content creation, and promotional materials. You will help grow the college's brand and engage students through writing, design, and digital media.

The role offers hands-on experience in communications within higher education, with on-site work and collaboration across the marketing team.