Graduate Administrative Assistant- Creative Media

Troy University; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Graduate Administrative Assistant- Creative Media position at Troy University in Troy, AL, supports Marketing & Communications by contributing photography and video content that tells the university story.

As a current Troy graduate student, you will collaborate with the team to produce media for web, social, and broadcast platforms, while managing multiple projects with tight deadlines and attention to quality.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Troy University graduate student.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects) or similar editing software.
• Demonstrated experience producing content for web, social, and broadcast.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, and respond effectively to feedback.
• Experience creating content in both vertical and horizontal formats with an understanding of optimal use across platforms.
• Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in visual storytelling for Troy through photography and video content.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Communications team on media projects.
• Support multiple projects with deadlines and feedback from stakeholders.

Skills

Content creation for media

Deadline management

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in photography, film, multimedia production, visual arts, communications, or related field

Tools

Premiere Pro

Lightroom

Photoshop

After Effects

Job description

Posting Details

• Position Title: Graduate Administrative Assistant- Creative Media
• Position Type: Student
• Department: Marketing & Communications - Troy
• Division: Student Affairs
• Campus: Troy
• Work Status: Student (SPT)
• Temporary: Yes
• Location: Troy - T01
• Job Summary: The Graduate Administrative Assistant position in Marketing & Communication is responsible for assisting in the visual story telling for TROY through compelling photography and video content.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  1. Must be a current Troy University graduate student
  2. Bachelor’s degree in photography, film, multimedia production, visual arts, communications, or a related field.
  3. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects) or similar editing software.
  4. Demonstrated experience producing content for various platforms, including web, social, and broadcast.
  5. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, and respond effectively to feedback.
  6. Experience creating content in both vertical and horizontal formats with an understanding of optimal use across platforms.
  7. Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  1. Experience in higher education marketing or institutional storytelling.
  2. Drone operation certification and experience with aerial photography/videography.
  3. Motion graphics and animation skills are a plus.
• Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? No
• Work Hours: 20 hours per week
• Hazardous conditions or physical demands: N/A
• Supervisory responsibility? No
• Posting Date: 09/01/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Supplemental Questions

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Social Media website
   • Indeed
   • Other employment website (please specify below)
   • Employee Referral (please specify below)
   • Local newspaper (please specify below)
   • Professional journal (please specify below)
   • Other source (please specify below)
2. Please specify:

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
   • Not a current Troy University employee
   • Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
   • Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
   • Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
4. * Are you a current Troy University graduate student, or will you be a graduate student at the start of employment?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References
4. Unofficial Transcript 1
5. Other Document

Optional Documents