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Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking a creative, detail-oriented student to support digital communications, website content management, and marketing initiatives. You will assist with website updates, migration projects, and digital content creation while learning new skills in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, comfortable with technology, and able to work independently with minimal supervision, showing initiative and attention to detail across communications tasks.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a Purdue University undergraduate student.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn new skills and technologies.
• Preferred: major in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Technical Communication, UX Design, Computer Graphics Technology, Information Technology, or related field.
• Preferred: experience with websites, digital communications, marketing, or online content.
• Preferred: basic knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Bonus: experience with website content management systems such as WordPress, Cascade, or similar platforms.
• Bonus: familiarity with web accessibility and ADA compliance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support digital communications, website content management, and marketing initiatives.
• Assist with website updates and migration projects.
• Create digital content and other communications-related activities.
• Learn new skills and work with technology independently.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Independent work

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Technical aptitude

Education

Currently enrolled as Purdue University undergraduate student

Tools

WordPress

Cascade CMS

HTML/CSS basics

Job description

Purdue Human Resources is seeking a creative, detail-oriented student to support digital communications, website content management, and marketing initiatives. This position will assist with website updates and migration projects, digital content creation and other communications-related activities. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who is comfortable with technology and working independently, willing to learn new skills and interested in communications, marketing and digital experiences.

Additional Information

Experience with specific web platforms and technologies is helpful but not required. We are willing to train a motivated student who demonstrates strong communication skills, technical aptitude, curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn. Successful candidates are comfortable working independently, navigating ambiguity and identifying solutions to challenges as they arise.

Education

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Experience

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a Purdue University undergraduate student
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn new skills and technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Major in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Technical Communication, UX Design, Computer Graphics Technology, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience working with websites, digital communications, marketing, or online content
• Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with website content management systems such as WordPress, Cascade, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with web accessibility and ADA compliance best practices
• Understanding of website organization, information architecture, or user experience principles