Marketing & Design Student Assistant

Application Instructions:

Active Student Employees: If you are a current Student Employee or have previously worked in a student position, you must apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the external careers website. Log in to Workday and type Find Jobs in the search. Locate the position and click Apply.

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Job Family:

Student Regular Wage, Student Work Study

Department:

Center for Career & Professional Development

Supervisor:

Zelda Hill

Job Title:

Marketing & Design Student Assistant

Job Description:

Job Duties

·         Design marketing materials such as flyers, posters, digital graphics, slide decks, and handouts using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite

·         Create branded templates and visuals that align with Mercer and CCPD guidelines

·         Draft and update visual assets for digital signage, campus TVs, and internal screens

·         Assist with the development of printed materials for employer events, workshops, and tabling

·         Help develop cohesive campaign visuals across multiple platforms (social media, email, web, print)

·         Organize and manage a shared folder of graphic assets, templates, and work samples

·         Support content brainstorming for promotional campaigns (e.g., themed weeks, resource awareness)

·         Participate in team check-ins and training to stay aligned with department messaging, tone, and event calendar

·         Follow all university branding and accessibility standards in content creation

Requirements

·         Must be a currently enrolled Mercer University student (undergraduate or graduate, any campus or online)

·         Fall Semester Candidate can be Non-Work Study eligible

·         Spring Semester Candidate Must be Federal Work-Study (FWS) eligible

• Personal laptop or desktop for completing tasks
• Strong and reliable internet connection (if working remotely)

Preferred Qualifications

• Close attention to detail and strong visual organization skills
• Savviness with web-based platforms like Canva, Adobe Express, or Adobe Creative Suite
• Interest in branding, marketing, or graphic design
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines
• Willing to communicate proactively (MS Teams, Zoom, email) to ask questions, share updates, and collaborate
• Previous experience designing for clubs, classes, or campus events is a plus
• Willingness to work at least one full semester (full academic year preferred)
• PAY RATE: $10.00 PER HOUR​

Scheduled Hours:

10

Start Date:

08/12/2025

End Date:

05/7/2026