Student Assistant – Marketing (UNR/USAC MarComm)

Position Overview

The Student Marketing Assistant position is a part-time position serving the Marketing, Communications and Engagement (MarComm) Office with basic administrative duties to promote USAC. The assistant will perform data entry such as updating third-party online content with study abroad program details, gathering and organizing image/video library for internal staff use, and other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will have good computer skills, time management, and experience with Microsoft Office (especially Excel), be friendly, helpful and willing to learn and tackle new challenges in a busy work environment.

USAC’s success is a product of our staff, both in the US and abroad. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best and seek high-energy individuals who believe in the importance of international education and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time, non-exempt, and non-benefitted position. It will be paid $14 and up to 19 hours a week.

General Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative duties
• Maintain 100% accurate website deadlines and details
• Perform data entry
• Organize image and video files
• Tag and identify images
• Be able to manage detailed projects with responsibility and autonomy
• Be available to work both during the academic year but also during university breaks (i.e., time off around holidays and breaks is no problem, but we are open year-round)
• Other Duties as Assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Basic receptionist/administrative experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Available to work 19 hours a week; Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm
• Must be a current student

Preferred

• International or study abroad experience preferred

Qualifications and Skills

• Advanced level of written and oral communication skills
• Detail orientated and well organized
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Patience in helping students clarify needs and explore their interests, providing capacities and resources in order to help them make informed choices, and making suggestions about available study abroad opportunities
• Self-starter

Benefits

USAC offers a Specialty Program Discount benefit for those employees who qualify for the 50% program fee benefit.