Marketing & Purchasing Assistant (Work-Study)

Franklin University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Franklin University is seeking enthusiastic, reliable students for a Marketing & Purchasing Work-Study position on campus in Columbus, OH. You will support events, apparel operations, social media, and various departmental projects while gaining hands-on experience.

This role is designed for Franklin students with Federal Work Study eligibility, offering up to 20 hours/week with on-campus scheduling, and opportunities to interact with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Franklin student and have Federal Work Study eligibility.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, professional, and customer-service oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable interacting with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience with social media platforms is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the organization, inventory management, distribution, and tracking of university promotional items, apparel, and swag.
• Assist with social media content creation and event coverage.
• Represent Franklin University at campus and community events.
• Support commencement activities, including merchandise and apparel sales.
• Assist with event setup, teardown, and attendee engagement activities.
• Provide administrative and operational support to Marketing and Purchasing projects.
• Participate in outreach efforts that promote university programs, events, and student engagement opportunities.
• Complete special projects and assignments as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Dependability

Teamwork

Organization

Attention to detail

Customer service

Adaptability

Social media experience

Job description

Franklin University is seeking enthusiastic, reliable students for a Marketing & Purchasing Work-Study position on campus in Columbus, OH. You will support events, apparel operations, social media, and various departmental projects while gaining hands-on experience.

This role is designed for Franklin students with Federal Work Study eligibility, offering up to 20 hours/week with on-campus scheduling, and opportunities to interact with students, faculty, staff, and community members.