Graduate Administrative Assistant- Creative Media

Troy University; Troy, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Graduate Administrative Assistant- Creative Media position at Troy University in Troy is responsible for assisting in visual storytelling for Troy through compelling photography and video content.

The role supports Marketing & Communications by producing content for web, social, and broadcast, working on multiple projects with tight deadlines, and collaborating with team members to refine visuals.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Troy University graduate student.
• Bachelor’s degree in photography, film, multimedia production, visual arts, communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects) or similar editing software.
• Demonstrated experience producing content for various platforms, including 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.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Content production

Time management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent worker

Drone operation

Education

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

Tools

Premiere Pro

Lightroom

Photoshop

After Effects

Job description

Graduate Administrative Assistant- Creative Media

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Title Graduate Administrative Assistant- Creative Media

Position Type

Student

Department

Marketing & Communications - Troy

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

• Must be a current Troy University graduate student
• Bachelor’s degree in photography, film, multimedia production, visual arts, communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects) or similar editing software.
• Demonstrated experience producing content for various platforms, including 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education marketing or institutional storytelling.
• Drone operation certification and experience with aerial photography/videography.
• 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

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibility?

No

Posting Date

09/01/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

• * 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)
• * Please specify:

  (Open Ended Question)

• * 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)
• * Are you a current Troy University graduate student, or will you be a graduate student at the start of employment?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Unofficial Transcript 1
• Other Document

Optional Documents

• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
• Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmatively action employer.
• Troy University participates in eVerify.