UHDS Digital Media Assistant

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a motivated Digital Media Assistant to join their dynamic Marketing team. This role offers a unique opportunity for students to engage in hands-on projects that enhance digital communications for University Housing & Dining Services. You will collaborate with marketing professionals to update websites, create engaging content, and support video production efforts. Ideal candidates will possess a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects. Join a creative environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the university community.

Qualifications

• Experience in web development and content management.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Update and manage UHDS websites using Drupal.
• Assist in video production and digital content creation.

Skills

Web Development

Content Management

Video Production

Photography

Google Analytics

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

High School Enrollment

Undergraduate Enrollment

Graduate Enrollment

Tools

Drupal

Google Analytics

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

For additional information please contact: Tracy Getz at [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title UHDS Digital Media Assistant

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Student Employee

Job Location

Position Appointment Percent

Position Appointment Percent 100%

Appointment Basis

Appointment Basis 12

Pay Method

Pay Method Hourly

Pay Period

Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option?

Min Hourly Rate

Min Hourly Rate $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate

Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one Digital Media Assistant student position for University Housing & Dining Services at Oregon State University.

This position typically works about 10-15 hours per week and no more than 20 hours per week. Period of employment is approximately June 2025-June 2026, with the possibility of continued work through the summer and into the next academic year. There is also the possibility to begin employment in September 2025.

The University Housing & Dining Services Digital Media Assistant works directly with UHDS’ marketing and communications managers, the assistant director and director of marketing in order to update and create digital communications that highlight the department’s programs and services. This position will update the UHDS website and the food at OSU website, create content for digital communications and also support the production of videos and other digital projects.

The digital media assistant position is a student position in the Marketing, Outreach and Communications unit. The marketing unit is a supportive creative team environment, where the digital media assistant will have the opportunity to participate in and contribute to multiple marketing projects and campaigns for UHDS throughout the year. This individual must be able to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines and work creatively within OSU’s brand guidelines.

Position Duties

To meet the objectives of the Marketing, Outreach and Communications unit, the responsibilities and duties of the digital media assistant position include, but are not limited to:

• Website updates
• Use Drupal content management system to build, fix and update areas of the UHDS websites
• Help process and track web edits and feedback from department units and UHDS stakeholders
• Use Google Analytics to prepare monthly web analytics reports
• Training and ongoing professional development, including Drupal trainings
• Assist in posting and managing content on UHDS digital display screens (located in dining centers and residence halls)
• Video and digital production
• Assist in the production of videos, e-newsletters, animations, graphics and other projects to support UHDS communications
• Produce videos, web content and multimedia pieces that effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders and audiences across the OSU community
• Team collaboration and other duties
• Participate in marketing meetings and brainstorm sessions
• Attend weekly student staff meeting
• Assist with managing projects and files and archive final files appropriately
• Follow projects from initiation, to concept, to execution/completion
• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
  • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
  • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
  • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
  • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
  • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ( USCIS ). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services ( OIS ), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional Required Qualifications

To meet the objectives of the Marketing, Outreach and Communications unit, the minimum qualifications of the digital media assistant position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Experience working with web development, content management, video production, and/or photography; experience can be personal, academic (classroom), or professional
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment while also working independently with a high level of self-direction

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Experience living in an on-campus environment
• Enrolled in graphic design, new media communications or related degree area of study
• Experience with Drupal content management system
• Bilingual skills, preferably Spanish language speaker
• Commitment to diversity and learning about identities other than your own
• Experience working within a brand system

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position requires in-person attendance.

Posting Number

Posting Number P12048SE

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/01/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2026

Posting Date

Posting Date 04/24/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date

Closing Date 05/15/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

For additional information please contact: Tracy Getz at [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Supplemental Questions

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