Student Assistant - Marketing

About University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) 

USAC is a non-profit, university-affiliate study abroad organization headquartered on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno. Since 1982, USAC has provided opportunities for students to gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the global society of the 21st century. 

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 & 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 

• Create social media content, including videos, graphics, and contests


• Maintain content — tag, identify, organize, and compile image and video files


• Write, design, or edit marketing and communications content as necessary


• Participate in campus outreach events and study abroad fairs (as needed)


• Oversee, with support, marketing and content incoming email accounts


• Perform data entry and provide general administrative duties


• 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  

• Journalism or marketing degree program or former job experience/internship


• Basic receptionist/administrative experience


• Excellent communication skills


• Available to work 19 hours a week; Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm


• Must be a current student
  

Preferred 

• Strong social media engagement and interest (TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn)


• International or study abroad experience preferred 
  

Qualifications & 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 

Benefit 

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

Work Environment & Physical Demands  

The duties of this job are mainly performed in a regular office environment with occasional small trips outdoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the building. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

How to Apply 

Please submit your resume, the employment application, three references, and a cover letter summarizing why you think this position would be a good fit for you based on your experience. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].