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Student Marketing Assistant

🇺🇸 Orange, California 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $17 per Hour 💻 Marketing 🗓️ October 28th, 2026
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Chapman University is hiring a Student Marketing Assistant for the College of Performing Arts. The role involves creating and coordinating marketing materials for recruitment and events, managing digital content including blogs, website updates, and social media, and supporting communications efforts under guidance.

Highlights
  • Primary writer and editor for CoPA blogs highlighting students, alumni, faculty, and staff achievements.
  • Update and maintain CoPA website content, imagery, and layout as directed.
  • Manage digital signage content for campus TV screens promoting events and provide deadline reminders.
  • Maintain accurate event information across online ticketing and listing platforms.
  • Assist in developing social media marketing materials for music, theatre, and dance departments.
  • Submit content for university communications and newsletters.
  • Perform graphic design edits and organize electronic marketing files according to CoPA protocols.
  • Organize and archive production photography to support marketing objectives.
  • Required skills include strong writing, proofreading, editing, familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Canva, Google Drive, and Microsoft Office.
  • Compensation is $16.90 per hour, up to 10 hours per week during the academic year 2026-2027; position is open to undergraduate students.

Student Marketing Assistant Full Description

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please submit the following with your application:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Writing sample - One (1) example of a long-form writing sample (500-1,000 words). Previous classwork and projects are acceptable.
  • Social media samples - Two (2) examples of social media marketing posts (one video, one image-based) that demonstrate your skills in content creation, visual design, copywriting, and audience engagement. This may be a completed post you created independently, a class assignment, a personal project, or a mock post created for this application.
  • Your availability for the fall semester, including the days and times you are available to work between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Posting Details
Student Title Classification Information
Quick Link https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/41401
Job Number SE245524
Position Information
Department or Unit Name College of Performing Arts
Position Headcount 1
Position Title Student Marketing Assistant
Academic Year Academic Year 2026-2027
Term or Semester All Academic Year
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Undergrad
Anticipated Pay Range $16.90 - $16.90
Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done? Orange
Approved Supervisor Jasmine Nicholson
Supervisor Email [email protected]
Scheduling

Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
(https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)

Desired Start Date 11/09/2026
Projected End Date 05/23/2027
Average number of hours per week Up to 10 Hrs
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The College of Performing Arts (CoPA) is seeking a Student Marketing Assistant to support the creation and coordination of marketing materials for CoPA recruitment and events. This position offers hands-on experience in writing, digital marketing, web content management, and communications. Guidance and support will be provided.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary writer, editor, and publisher for CoPA blogs. These long-form written pieces spotlight the successes of CoPA students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
  • Lead updates to the CoPA website as directed by the Communication & Marketing Specialist. Edits and updates include, but are not limited to, refreshing faculty headshots and bios, updating webpage copy for the music, theatre, and dance departments, uploading new imagery, and troubleshooting page layouts and displays to optimize visibility.
  • Manage the digital signage timeline and upload process for campus TV screens promoting CoPA events. Keep the team on track by providing timely reminders of upcoming deadlines to production directors.
  • Assist in maintaining accurate CoPA event information across online ticketing platforms and event listings.
  • Assist with gathering information, reviewing content, and finalizing social media marketing materials for the music, theatre, and dance departments, as prioritized by the Communication & Marketing Specialist.
  • Submit information for weekly University communications and newsletters, including, but not limited to, Inside Chapman, Parent Connection, Alumni News & Events, and the Dean of Students’ weekly email.
  • Implement graphic design edits and organize electronic files in accordance with CoPA protocols.
  • Organize and archive production photography to support marketing priorities and ensure easy access for the CoPA students, faculty, and staff.
  • Provide other marketing support as assigned.
Required Qualifications
  • Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills, with an ability to communicate information clearly and engagingly.
  • Strong attention to detail for reviewing and updating website content, imagery, formatting, and page layouts.
  • Ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines, and follow through independently without needing reminders.
  • Working knowledge of Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
  • Familiarity with Canva, Google Drive, and Microsoft Office Suite, or a willingness to learn the platforms.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to learn and follow CoPA’s support processes.

Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of digital access requirements and best practices for organizing and managing files in Google Drive and SharePoint.
  • In-depth knowledge of social media engagement optimization related to content creation, caption writing, and community management.
  • Proficient in SharePoint, Canva, and Instagram.
  • Interest in the performing arts.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit the following with your application:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Writing sample – One (1) example of a long-form writing sample (500-1,000 words). Previous classwork and projects are acceptable.
  • Social media samples – Two (2) examples of social media marketing posts (one video, one image-based) that demonstrate your skills in content creation, visual design, copywriting, and audience engagement. This may be a completed post you created independently, a class assignment, a personal project, or a mock post created for this application.
  • Your availability for the fall semester, including the days and times you are available to work between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Budget Information
Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS
Pre-screening Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Work Samples

Optional Documents

  1. Other Document

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