Student Employment Career Development Graduate Assistant – Marketing & Communications Fall 2026

Support the promotion of career development programs resources events and student success initiatives through strategic marketing and communication efforts.

Responsibilities may include:

• Creating and scheduling content across social media platforms such as LinkedIn Instagram and other university-approved channels
• Developing and implementing marketing campaigns that increase student awareness and engagement with career resources programs and experiential learning opportunities
• Designing digital and print promotional materials including flyers presentations newsletters and event marketing assets
• Writing compelling content for emails social media posts website updates and other communication channels
• Collaborating with staff to develop communication strategies that support departmental goals and student engagement initiatives
• Tracking analyzing and reporting on marketing and engagement metrics to evaluate campaign effectiveness
• Assisting with content planning and maintaining a marketing calendar for career-related programs and events
• Collecting and highlighting student alumni employer and faculty success stories to showcase the impact of career development initiatives
• Supporting website content updates and ensuring information is current accurate and student-friendly
• Conducting research on communication trends student engagement strategies and best practices in higher education marketing
• Assisting with branding efforts to ensure consistency across departmental communications and promotional materials
• Supporting photography videography and multimedia content creation for events workshops and career fairs as needed

Support undergraduate students and alumni in developing career readiness skills through individual advising and coaching.

Responsibilities may include:

• Reviewing and providing feedback on résumés cover letters and other application materials
• Assisting students with job and internship search strategies
• Conducting mock interviews and providing feedback on interview performance
• Teaching networking strategies and professional communication practices
• Guiding students in identifying experiential learning opportunities aligned with their career goals
• Supporting drop-in advising hours and scheduled appointments

Contribute to the daily operations and overall student experience within the Career & Experiential Learning Lab.

Responsibilities may include:

• Greeting and assisting walk-in visitors in a welcoming and professional manner
• Responding to student and alumni inquiries via email phone or in-person
• Supporting the coordination and execution of career workshops employer visits career fairs and campus events
• Maintaining an organized and student-friendly workspace within the Career Lab
• Assisting with resource development and career education materials
• Collaborating with campus partners to support student engagement initiatives

• Current enrollment in a graduate degree program at Quinnipiac University.
• Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and common digital communication tools.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

• Experience managing social media accounts for an organization department student group or business.
• Experience creating marketing communication or promotional materials using platforms such as Canva Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools.
• Knowledge of social media analytics digital marketing strategies or audience engagement techniques.
• Experience with content creation including writing photography videography or graphic design.
• Experience working in higher education student affairs communications marketing public relations or a related field.