Job Details
Internal Title: Marketing Student Assistant - Wall College of Business
Department: E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration
Position Type: STUD - Student Position
Basis: N/A - Student Position
Hours per week: 10 hours per week
Normal work days: Days Vary
Normal work hours: Varies
FLSA: Determined by Position
Marketing Student Assistant
Wall College of Business, Coastal Carolina University
Position Title
Marketing Student Assistant
Reports To
Director of Marketing and Communication (or designee)
Position Summary The Marketing Student Assistant supports the marketing, communication, and engagement efforts of the Wall College of Business. This position provides hands-on experience in content creation, social media management, event marketing, photography, graphic design, and promotional outreach. The student assistant will help showcase the achievements of students, faculty, alumni, and business partners while contributing to initiatives that strengthen awareness and engagement with the…
Wall College community.
Essential Responsibilities
Content Creation & Storytelling
- Draft social media posts, captions, and promotional content.
- Assist with writing student, faculty, alumni, and employer spotlight stories.
- Gather information and interview participants for marketing features.
- Collaborate with the Wall College Marketing team, faculty, staff, students, and alumni to highlight college initiatives and accomplishments.
Social Media & Digital Marketing
- Assist with managing Wall College social media accounts.
- Create engaging content for Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other platforms.
- Stay informed about social media trends and recommend new content ideas.
- Assist with tracking and reporting social media engagement and performance metrics.
- Assist with other communication and marketing-related duties as assigned.
Graphic Design & Visual Content
- Design digital graphics, flyers, posters, and promotional materials using Canva or similar platforms.
- Ensure materials align with university and college branding standards.
Photography & Video
- Capture photos and short videos at college events, student programs, career fairs, speaker series, networking events, and other activities.
- Organize and maintain a digital photo library.
- Assist with basic photo and video editing.
Qualifications
Required
- Enrolled as a full-time Coastal Carolina University student.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with social media platforms.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred
- Major in Marketing, Communication, Graphic Design, Digital Culture & Design, or a related field.
- Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools.
- Experience creating content for social media.
- Photography and/or video editing experience.
Desired Skills
- Creativity and initiative.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Professionalism when interacting with students, faculty, alumni, and external partners.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Time Commitment
- 10 hours per week depending on availability and funding.
Learning Outcomes
Students serving in this role will gain experience in:
- Social media marketing and analytics
- Content creation and storytelling
- Graphic design and branding
- Event promotion and management
- Professional communication
- Project management
- Higher education marketing
Compensation: $15 per hourly student wage in accordance with Coastal Carolina University student employment guidelines.
Application Materials
- Resume required.
- LinkedIn profile preferred.
- Portfolio or examples of social media, graphic design, photography, or video work preferred.
Contact Information for Questions
Bo Svay, vsvay@coastal.edu
Required Qualifications:
- Enrolled as a full-time Coastal Carolina University student.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with social media platforms.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Major in Marketing, Communication, Graphic Design, Digital Culture & Design, or a related field.
- Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools.
- Experience creating content for social media.
- Photography and/or video editing experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Creativity and initiative.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Professionalism when interacting with students, faculty, alumni, and external partners.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Posting Number: Stu00411P
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 09/30/2026
Job Open Date: 09/21/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122675
