Marketing Ambassador (Federal Work Study)

Posting Details Position Information Working Title Marketing Ambassador (Federal Work Study) Department First Year Programs Type of Work Study Federal Building/Office Location UC - University Center Work Schedule The department is open Monday-Friday, 8:15 am-4:30 pm (hours can vary each day by the student's class schedule). There may be some evening or weekend hours on occasion for events.
This position is for 10 hours a week during the spring semester. (Schedule determined upon hiring). Working during students' class times is prohibited. Job Description First-Year Experience is hiring a highly motivated Northern Kentucky University student. The Marketing Student Ambassador will support the departments by planning and assisting with the implementation of their events, marketing, and engagement initiatives. This position will collaborate with the Director of First-Year Experience and Programming to develop and implement event-specific marketing strategies and assess program reception through data review for the First-Year Experience office. This position will be in person, with some virtual possibilities. This position will also involve sitting at the front desk, answering phone calls, and directing student traffic in the suite as needed. Primary Responsibilities As a Marketing Ambassador for FYE, you will:

• Event Planning Responsibilities:
  • Assists with the planning, promotion, coordination, and data collection of First-Year Experience events (i.e., Major/Minor Fair, Alpha Lambda Delta Induction, etc.).
  • Assist with outreach activities to engage the community.
  • Assist with the day-of coordination of department events, including on-site communication with facilities, catering, and IT.
    * Assist with the coordination and planning of key FYE-sponsored events.
• Marketing Responsibilities:
  • Draft department digital event marketing content for internal and external publications.
  • Design marketing and event material for all FYE events.
• Engagement Responsibilities:
  • Serve as positive role models of student success.
  • Assist with department initiatives to engage the campus community.
  • It is critical to consider this programming from a campus-wide perspective, with a key focus on student engagement.
• Answer phone calls and direct students who come to the suite, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS).

This position considers a candidate with a demonstrated knowledge of and enthusiasm for NKU, involvement in campus activities, and a desire to help new students, which is a strong benefit to candidacy. The ideal candidate should major in Communication Studies, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Art, Business, or a related major.

• Students must be able to demonstrate a level of the following:
  • Successful independent work
  • Organization of time and prioritization of responsibilities
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to think critically
  • Beginner to Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Suites and Adobe CC Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign a plus), Canva, etc.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

You are encouraged to include additional materials, including references, a writing sample, and a graphic design sample.

Any candidate offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law. Minimum Education High School Diploma Pay Rate Up to $11.00 per hour Posting Detail Information Requisition Number 20241790 Job Open Date 01/26/2026 Job Close Date Quick Link

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