Student Assistant - Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship

Chapman University; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapman University in Orange, CA invites applications for a Student Assistant at the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship. This role supports marketing, communications, event support, outreach, social media content, and website updates, with opportunities in podcast production and program assessment through data collection and analytics.

The position is designed for an undergraduate student, offering hands-on experience in entrepreneurship marketing and community engagement while balancing

Qualifications

• Little to minimal prior experience.
• Ability to learn support process.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• General promotion of the Center, events, and programs to the community, campus, classrooms, and special interest groups.

Skills

Learning ability

Adaptability

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Student Assistant - Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Provide links to your portfolio or examples of work if applicable.

Student Title Classification Information

Department or Unit Name Argyros College of Business and Economics

Position Headcount

Position Headcount 2

Position Title

Position Title Student Assistant - Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship

Academic Year

Academic Year Academic Year 2026-2027

Term or Semester

Term or Semester All Academic Year

Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?

Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Undergrad

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $16.90 - $16.90

Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

The Student Assistant – Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship supports the Center’s mission to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement through marketing, communications, event support, and outreach initiatives.
This position assists with promoting programs and events, creating digital and print marketing materials, managing social media content, updating website information, supporting podcast production, and engaging with students, community members, and Center stakeholders. The Student Assistant also contributes to event planning and execution, public relations efforts, and program assessment through data collection and analytics. This role is ideal for a creative, organized, and motivated student interested in entrepreneurship, marketing, communications, media production, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• General promotion of the Center, events, and programs to the community, campus, classrooms, and special interest groups.
• Marketing projects: Promote events through various channels, perform outreach and interface with Center customers
• Events management: Organize and work at events at the Center
• Analytics: Implement program effectiveness metrics, surveys, A/B testing
• Graphic design: Create flyers, templates, and other creative promotional materials
• Podcast support: Support recording sessions and manage post-production (editing, sound quality, publishing)
• Public relations: Write and post press releases
• Website: Update the Center website with new events, programs and press releases

Required Qualifications

Little to minimal prior experience. Ability to learn support process. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience in customer facing roles.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Provide links to your portfolio or examples of work if applicable.

Budget Information

Is Federal work-study required? Yes

Pre-screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Work Samples

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The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.