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P/T Marketing/Communications Support - RPTM Student Success Center

🇺🇸 Remote - Pennsylvania 🕑 Part-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ September 19th, 2026
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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a P/T Marketing/Communications Support for the RPTM Student Success Center. The role involves supporting the promotion of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management (RPTM) programs, assisting with programming, event development, administration, and social media content coordination while working approximately 5-10 hours per week with flexible remote hours.

Highlights
  • Support promotion of RPTM programs, units, services, and events.
  • Plan, develop, and coordinate programs and events for the Student Success and Engagement Center (SSEC).
  • Assist with administration and daily operations within the SSEC.
  • Create content and coordinate the social media and promotions calendar for SSEC.
  • Required proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications.
  • Preferred but not required basic promotion design skills using Canva or Adobe Express.
  • Must demonstrate strong writing, editing, attention to detail, time management, and self-direction skills.
  • Position open to all students; preference given to RPTM students and those enrolled in the Certificate for Meetings and Events.
  • Part-time paid position offering approximately 5-10 hours per week with flexible remote work options.
  • Employment contingent on successful completion of background checks per university policy.

P/T Marketing/Communications Support - RPTM Student Success Center Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management (RPTM) is seeking a student worker to fill a part-time marketing and communications position to help support the promotion of RPTM programs, units, services, and events.

This is a paid position, and the student worker will be asked to work approximately 5-10 hours per week. The student can work remotely and hours are flexible with weekly/ bi-weekly update meetings with the Director of the RPTM Student Success and Engagement Center (SSEC).

The worker's primary responsibilities will include:

· Programming and event development, planning and coordinating of programs put on by the SSEC

· Assist with the administration and operations in SSEC

· Developing content and coordinating the promotions/social media SSEC calendar and accounts

The ideal candidate should have experience programming or event planning, or have an interest in developing these skills further. The candidate should also possess excellent writing and editing skills. Proficiency working in Microsoft Office 365 software applications is required. Basic promotion design skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe Express) are preferred but not required.

The worker must demonstrate excellent attention to detail and time management skills, be organized, and self-directed to work remotely. The position is open to all students but RPTM students and/or students enrolled in the Certificate for Meetings and Events is preferred.

To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. More information about RPTM can be found at: Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management | Penn State College of Health and Human Development

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

 

 

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

 

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

 

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