Student Manager

Mercer University; Illinois; On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking a Student Manager for the Writers' Hub to support the Writing Director and Writing Fellows in planning, promoting, and running events that emphasize the value of writing in academic, professional, and public life. The role also involves serving as an editor and communications coordinator for the Writing Fellows.

The position is on-campus with a regular wage, offering four scheduled hours per week. Start date is 08/20/2026 and end date is 04/30/2027.

Responsibilities

• Event planning
• Designing promotional materials
• Overseeing events
• Copy editing

Job description

Job Information

Job Family: Student Regular Wage

Department: English

Supervisor: Sommer Reeves

Job Title: Student Manager

Job Description

The Student Manager works with the Writing Director and Writing Fellows to plan, promote, and run events in the Writers' Hub that center the significant role of writing in academic, professional, and public life. The Student Manager also contributes to the work of the Writing Fellows, serving as an editor and communications coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Event planning
• Designing promotional materials
• Overseeing events
• Copy editing

Working Hours and Dates

Scheduled Hours: 4

Start Date: 08/20/2026

End Date: 04/30/2027

About Us

Mercer Student Employment – About Us Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Compliance

In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.