Graduate Studies

Assistantship Positions

Please note: Assistantship positions are intended to complement the student’s program of study and a rationale may be required from the hiring department if the two are not clearly connected. Also, positions listed below may have already been filled. It is the student's responsibility to verify availability with the hiring departments.

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Web Management/Social Media Graduate Assistantship - Spring 2025
 College of Business and Technology - Macomb campus
Full-time/20 hours per week

Job Description: The College of Business and Technology (CBT) is seeking a dynamic individual who combines strong technical skills for managing the college's website with marketing expertise to develop and implement promotional strategies. This role focuses on effectively communicating the college's programs, events, and growth initiatives to diverse audiences. The candidate will work with the CBT leadership team (Dean, Associate Dean, and Directors) to develop content to increase awareness of CBT activities and drive customer engagement.

Responsibilities:

  • Designing Marketing Materials - create digital and print marketing materials for CBT programs, events, and outreach initiatives consistent with university branding guidelines to ensure content is informative and appealing.
  • Social Media Management - planning, implementing, and monitoring our social media strategy to increase our online presence. This includes content creation (text and video) and management for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The selected candidate will engage with customers/followers on the various platforms, and work collaboratively with University Communications and Marketing to promote CBT activities and events.
  • Website Design and Update - assist Directors and select faculty with website content changes (some training available).
  • Event Planning/Assistance - assistance with CBT event planning and coordination for specialty events.

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience with content creation and management of social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram)
  • Experience with web design and publishing (HTML & CSS)
  • Knowledge of graphic design principles for creation of printed marketing materials
  • Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
  • Knowledgeable in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro
  • General photography and copywriting skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Please send a current resume to the College of Business and Technology at cbt@wiu.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 30, 2024 until the position is filled. Start date will be spring 2025.

Graduate Student - Non-Assistantship Employment Opportunities

The below positions are employment opportunities for graduate students but are not assistantship positions. They do not come with a tuition waiver nor follow the eligibility requirements of assistantships. These may be off campus positions.

None posted at this time.