Internal Title: Marketing Project Assistant
Department: University Marketing and Communication
Position Type: STUD - Student Position
Basis: N/A - Student Position
Hours per week: Hours Vary - Non-FTE
Normal work days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal work hours: Varies
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Details
The Office of University Marketing and Communication is seeking a student to assist the University Marketing Manager with project coordination and support across the department’s marketing and graphic design teams. This position helps manage project workflows, communicates with campus marketing partners, and provides support to the graphic design department on basic design projects.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Managing and updating project tickets within the KACE ticketing system
- Tracking project files, proofs, and approvals within the HIVE project management software
- Assisting with general project management tasks, including monitoring timelines and deadlines
- Communicating with campus marketing partners regarding project status, timelines, and requirements
- Assisting the graphic design department with basic graphic design projects (e.g., minor edits, event flyers, social media graphics) as assigned
- Supporting general office and administrative duties for the marketing team
For questions or concerns, please contact Christopher Diem at cdiem@coastal.edu.
Required Qualifications:
Must be an active CCU student.
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student at Coastal Carolina University
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Coursework or major in Marketing, Communication, Business, Graphic Design, or a related field
- Previous experience with project coordination, customer service, or administrative work
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Experience with or willingness to learn ticketing or project management software (e.g., KACE, HIVE, or similar platforms)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to take direction and apply feedback to improve work
- Good time management skills to balance multiple tasks and deadlines
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and general internet use
- Excellent interpersonal and follow-up skills for engaging with campus partners
- Creativity and a proactive approach to identifying and solving challenges
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic understanding of design principles (typography, color, composition) a plus
Posting Number: Stu00397P
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 08/31/2026
Job Open Date: 08/07/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122389
