Marketing & Engagement Student Assistant

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Academic Services, this position offers Compensation: $23/hour for 10-20 hours per week (flexible; may include some evenings/weekends) on an academic year appointment with possibility of renewal. The Student Marketing & Engagement Assistant will support the School of Nursing and Health Studies through developing and executing a student-centered social media campaign, launching a Student Leadership Advisory Committee, assisting with recruitment and campus engagement activities, and staffing tabling and alumni/student events. Additionally, all new student employees must complete UW's online Title IX course on preventing and responding to sex- and gender-based violence and harassment.

Key Responsibilities

• Social media & communications (40%):
  • Collaborate with the Academic Services Director and other personnel to develop and implement a social media campaign that highlights programs, student stories, events, and opportunities within the School of Nursing & Health Studies.
  • Produce short-form content (graphics, photos, short videos, captions, stories/reels) tailored to platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
  • Maintain an editorial calendar and schedule posts using the department's social media tools.
  • Monitor engagement and compile monthly analytics summaries with recommendations for improvement.
• Student Leadership Advisory Committee support (20%):
  • Assist with planning and recruitment for a Student Leadership Advisory Committee by drafting recruitment materials, managing applications, and coordinating selection timelines.
  • Support logistics for committee meetings including scheduling, agendas, minutes, and follow-ups.
  • Act as a liaison between students and Dean’s Office staff as needed.
• Recruitment & events (25%):
  • Represent the School at recruitment activities such as campus visits, admitted student events, and virtual info sessions, and prepare related materials and follow-up communications.
  • Staff tabling and outreach events on and off campus; collect contact information and follow-up leads.
  • Assist with event logistics for school events including setup, check-in, technical support, and volunteer coordination.
• Student & alumni engagement (15%):
  • Plan and host engagement activities (tabling, informal meetups, student/alumni mixers) designed to build community.
  • Help maintain and update student and alumni contact lists and event attendance records.
  • Support small alumni outreach efforts under staff supervision.

Required Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student
• Strong written communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with social media platforms and basic content creation skills (smartphone photography/video, Canva or similar)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team; dependable and punctual
• Willingness to work some evenings/weekends for events

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in student leadership, social media management, event support, or campus recruiting
• SNHS Student
• Familiarity with analytics basics (engagement metrics) and content scheduling tools
• Basic graphic design or video editing skills
• Understanding of confidentiality and professional conduct in an academic environment