Marketing & Communications Assistant

Create. Communicate. Connect. Tell the Tiger Story.

Are you creative, digitally savvy, and passionate about storytelling? Jackson State University Housing & Residence Life is seeking a motivated student to help showcase the people, programs, events, and experiences that make our residential communities special.

The Marketing & Communications Assistant supports the department’s communication, marketing, and outreach efforts by creating engaging content, maintaining digital communications, and highlighting the residential student experience.

This position is an opportunity to develop practical skills in marketing, graphic design, digital media, communications, and higher education administration while making a meaningful contribution to the JSU community.

Position Responsibilities

The Marketing & Communications Assistant may:

• Social Media & Digital Content: Assist with developing, scheduling, and publishing approved social media content.
• Graphic Design: Create flyers, digital graphics, promotional materials, and visual announcements.
• Website Support: Assist with updating departmental webpages, employment opportunities, announcements, and student resources.
• Photography & Videography: Capture approved photographs and videos of departmental events, programs, and residential activities.
• Marketing Campaigns: Help promote housing applications, deadlines, student employment, programs, and departmental initiatives.
• Student Engagement: Highlight residential student accomplishments, community events, and opportunities for involvement.
• Communications: Assist with drafting newsletters, announcements, captions, and other departmental communications.
• Assessment & Analytics: Help track social media engagement, content performance, and marketing campaign results.
• Administrative Support: Assist with organizing marketing materials, maintaining content calendars, and coordinating communications projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creativity and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with social media platforms.
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools is preferred.
• Basic photography and video editing skills are a plus.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments.
• Professionalism, dependability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Professional Development Opportunities

Through this position, students can gain experience in:

• Digital marketing and social media management.
• Graphic design and visual communication.
• Photography and video production.
• Website content management.
• Public relations and brand development.
• Event marketing and promotional campaigns.
• Professional writing and communications.

Position Expectations

The Marketing & Communications Assistant works under the direction of the designated Housing & Residence Life professional staff member.

All public-facing communications, website changes, social media posts, and marketing materials must receive appropriate departmental approval before publication. The student employee may not independently issue official departmental statements or represent university leadership.

Application Information

Interested students should monitor the Housing & Residence Life Student Employment page for application announcements and available opportunities.