Marketing Project Assistant

Critical Playground LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Coastal Carolina University’s Office of University Marketing and Communication is seeking a Marketing Project Assistant, a student position to support project coordination across marketing and graphic design teams.

The role involves managing tickets in KACE, tracking files in HIVE, coordinating timelines, communicating with campus partners, assisting with basic graphic design, and handling general office duties. This is a part-time, non-exempt student role with varying hours.

Qualifications

• Must be an active CCU student.
• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at Coastal Carolina University.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing and updating project tickets within the KACE ticketing system
• Tracking project files, proofs, and approvals within the HIVE project management software
• Assisting with general project management tasks, including monitoring timelines and deadlines
• Communicating with campus marketing partners regarding project status, timelines, and requirements
• Assisting the graphic design department with basic graphic design projects (e.g., minor edits, event flyers, social media graphics) as assigned
• Supporting general office and administrative duties for the marketing team

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent and team work

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Take direction / feedback

Basic design principles

Education

Full-time student at Coastal Carolina University

Marketing, Communications, Business, Graphic Design major

Tools

KACE

HIVE

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Posting Details

Marketing Project Assistant

University Marketing and Communication

STUD - Student Position

N/A - Student Position

Hours Vary - Non-FTE

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Varies

Nonexempt

Job Details

The Office of University Marketing and Communication is seeking a student to assist the University Marketing Manager with project coordination and support across the department's marketing and graphic design teams. This position helps manage project workflows, communicates with campus marketing partners, and provides support to the graphic design department on basic design projects.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Managing and updating project tickets within the KACE ticketing system
• Tracking project files, proofs, and approvals within the HIVE project management software
• Assisting with general project management tasks, including monitoring timelines and deadlines
• Communicating with campus marketing partners regarding project status, timelines, and requirements
• Assisting the graphic design department with basic graphic design projects (e.g., minor edits, event flyers, social media graphics) as assigned
• Supporting general office and administrative duties for the marketing team

For questions or concerns, please contact Christopher Diem at [e-mail].

Required Qualifications

Must be an active CCU student.

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at Coastal Carolina University
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or major in Marketing, Communication, Business, Graphic Design, or a related field
• Previous experience with project coordination, customer service, or administrative work
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Experience with or willingness to learn ticketing or project management software (e.g., KACE, HIVE, or similar platforms)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to take direction and apply feedback to improve work
• Good time management skills to balance multiple tasks and deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and general internet use
• Excellent interpersonal and follow-up skills for engaging with campus partners
• Creativity and a proactive approach to identifying and solving challenges
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic understanding of design principles (typography, color, composition) a plus

Applicant Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
3. Reference List
4. Other Document 1
5. Other Document 2
6. Other Document 3