Marketing Assistant

Department Student Health Services, Marketing & Communications Job Description This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) SHS Web & Social Marketing (Marketing Student Assistant) positions for the Student Health Services/Student Affairs Marketing & Communications team at Oregon State University (OSU). As part of the Division of Student Affairs, Student Health Services enhances learning and strengthens the educational experience of Oregon State University students. Our programs and services directly impact students' health and well-being. OSU Student Health seeks two student employees to expand our presence on our main social media channel (@osustudenthealth) and help develop content that engages and informs students about resources, public health messaging and well-being tips. In addition to social media content development, the marketing assistant will support other assigned communications and marketing duties (e.g., market research, campaign coordination, etc.). These positions are part of the Student Affairs Communications & Marketing team and will work closely with student marketing assistants for @osuexperience (Instagram + TikTok). These positions start at $16.50/hour and require a weekly 6- to 10-hour commitment during the academic year, with an option to return for subsequent academic years. Position Duties Create content for on-campus and online marketing needs for OSU Student Health and the Division of Student Affairs units (e.g., videos, photos, etc.). Utilize video and photo equipment and editing tools (e.g., iPhone, CapCut/Edits, Lightroom, etc.). Demonstrate strong project management skills and the ability to submit projects and deliverables on time (e.g., content calendar). Conceptualize engaging health and well-being ideas that address target audiences (e.g., market research). Ability to act independently and work effectively with office staff to refine and finalize content. Demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the student experience and creating inclusive and supportive learning environments for all OSU students. Transferable Skill Development OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below: Communication, Teamwork, Technology. Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home‑schooling program Undergraduate and post‑baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term* *International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full‑time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. Required Qualifications: Proficiency in utilizing social media platforms, tools and trends, including Instagram and TikTok. Proficiency in image or video editing software (i.e., Adobe Creative Cloud Suite or equivalent, such as CapCut or Canva). Efficiency with communications tools (i.e., iPhone, Outlook, Teams, etc.) Knowledge of universal design, photography and videography basics. Possess an interest in learning university branding guidelines, the basics of Associated Press style, alternative text and accessible formats. Working Conditions/Schedule The student worker's schedule will generally be flexible and require at least 8 hours per week or more during peak periods. This position requires in-person attendance on the Corvallis campus, with flexible hybrid hours and locations. Salary Range Anticipated Start Date: 2026-09-15 Anticipated End Date: About Oregon State University Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem‑solvers and change‑makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep‑rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all. Facts Top 1.4% university in the world More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color 217k+ alumni worldwide Locations Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state‑of‑the‑art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total Rewards Package Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. Retirement savings paid by the university. A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Employment Privacy The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Compliance At Oregon State University, no qualified person shall, solely by reason of disability, be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of, any program or activity operated by the University. If requested, OSU will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing and selection process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application to receive an accommodation. Please request any reasonable accommodations for disability as early as possible in the application and search process. Requests may be directed to the hiring unit, or to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at View phone number on click.appcast.io. See Request an Accommodation Procedures for the OSU policy. Oregon State University, in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, including Title IX and its regulations, does not unlawfully discriminate and prohibits discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including in academic admissions and employment. The university prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin (including ancestry and ethnicity), citizenship, marital or family status, pregnancy or related conditions, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status / service in the uniformed service, or any other status protected by law or OSU policy. Title IX Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to OSU’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (link to or both. OSU’s Title IX Coordinator is the Executive Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (EOA). For information on OSU’s nondiscrimination policy and procedures, including how to report information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, contact EOA by phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io, email: View email address on click.appcast.io, mail/location: 330 Snell Hall, Corvallis OR 97331, or visit EOA’s website: eoa.oregonstate.edu. Know Your Rights Oregon Family Leave Act: Department of Labor Family and Medical Leave Act: #J-18808-Ljbffr