Student Assistant -ORSP-Marketing and Communications

Student Assistant
-ORSP-Marketing and Communications

Title: Student Assistant
-ORSP-Marketing and Communications

Requisition: ST

Employee Class: Student Employee

College Work Study Position: No

Department: Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP)

Division: Division of Academic Affairs

Hours Per Week: 15-20

Hiring Rate: $12.00 per hour

Preferred Student Classification: Sophomore or Junior

Nature & Purpose Of Position: The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is seeking a creative, detail-oriented student to support its communications and social media efforts. This role is ideal for a student interested in marketing, digital communications, public relations, or social media strategy, and who is excited to promote the research and scholarly achievements happening across SHSU. The student will assist with promoting faculty research, internal grant programs, events, and initiatives by developing engaging digital content for ORSP’s social media channels.

They will help connect ORSP with faculty, students, and the wider community by supporting communication efforts across platforms. This is an on-campus position with occasional attendance at ORSP-hosted events required.

• Develop engaging digital content that can be shared across various social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, and Linked In)
• Assist in planning, creating, and editing visual content (graphics, photos, videos)
• Write and edit short form copy for social media, flyers, and web content
• Assist in tracking social media metrics and engagement insights
• Take photos and/or videos at campus events or research presentations
• Help maintain a consistent tone and voice across ORSP platforms
• Support other communication and office initiatives as needed

• Strong writing, proofreading, and storytelling skills
• Familiarity with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.)
• Basic photo and/or video editing skills (Cap Cut, iMovie, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Must be a full-time, degree-seeking student (Communications, Graphic Design, or related field) in good academic standing
• Must be able to work 15-20 hours per week (flexibility around class schedule)
• Be available to attend occasional campus events that relate to research
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Exhibit a professional demeanor, reliability, punctuality, and initiative
• Be a team player and represent ORSP in a respectful and mature manner

08/26/2025

Position Number: 9N9966-00

Contact Name &

Title:

Ossiel Olivares

Contact Phone:

Contact Email: oao
011

Contact Building & Room#: ORSP - #184

Contact Instructions

Summary:

All applicants must apply online.

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.