SW - CTL Marketing and Communication Assistant

Marketing and Communications Assistant

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is seeking a creative and motivated undergraduate or graduate student to serve as our Marketing and Communications Assistant. This face-to-face, on-site position is ideal for a student with a passion for design, storytelling, and digital communication. The successful candidate will support the CTL's visibility and outreach efforts by creating engaging promotional materials, managing digital displays, coordinating event promotion, and maintaining the CTL's social media presence and website. This role offers hands-on experience in higher education marketing and communications.

Design and produce promotional materials, including flyers, digital ads, event banners, and printed signage to advertise CTL programs, workshops, and events.

Create and update content for digital display screens within the Center for Teaching and Learning, ensuring messaging is current, visually appealing, and on-brand.

Manage the CTL's social media accounts (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), including drafting posts, scheduling content, engaging with followers, and monitoring analytics.

Maintain and update the CTL website with current information about events, resources, staff, and services, ensuring content is accurate and accessible.

Support the planning and promotion of CTL events, including professional development workshops, faculty learning communities, and special programs.

Collaborate with the CTL team to develop a consistent and strategic communications calendar aligned with university events and academic milestones.

Photograph or capture media at CTL events (as appropriate) for use in promotional materials and social media.

Stay up to date with current design trends, social media best practices, and Chaminade University branding guidelines.

Perform other duties as assigned by the CTL Director to support the center's mission and operations.

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at Chaminade University of Honolulu.

Basic experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express, or similar platforms).

Familiarity with social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and/or LinkedIn.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to tone, audience, and brand voice.

Creative eye for design, layout, and visual storytelling.

Proficiency with design tools such as Canva, Adobe Express, or equivalent.

Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

Self-motivated with a willingness to take initiative and learn new tools and platforms.

Ability to collaborate effectively with CTL staff and campus partners.

High integrity and ethical standards, including responsible use of digital platforms and university communications channels.

Knowledge of social media best practices and content trends.

Basic understanding of web accessibility and content management principles.

Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and requires a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking inclines. Must be able to lift 20 pounds, walk the campus with ease, and have excellent motor skills. Must have finger dexterity. Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.

This is a Part-time Non-Exempt Student Worker position. Depending on the project cycles and workflow demands of the department, additional hours or workday schedule changes may be occasionally required. Must be willing and able to work occasional nights and weekends and a varying schedule.

An expressed willingness to respect and support the Catholic and Marianist identity of Chaminade University of Honolulu and to perform all duties in a manner consistent with Marianist educational values and mission of the University. Understanding of and respect for the University's designation as an institution that serves students of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island ancestry.