Part-Time Communications Department - General Fund Student

Position Summary

The part‑time Public Relations & Communications Department – General Fund Student will assist team members in a variety of tasks. The candidate will gain analytical and critical thinking, writing and editing, teamwork and leadership, organic social media, and time management, collaboration, adaptability, research/analysis, initiative, receptiveness, and social media expertise.

• Create organic social media content, particularly video.
• Create basic graphics for campus digital signage and social media.
• Create media advisories and calendar listings.
• Assist with monitoring traditional and social media for relevant news about WCC and higher education.
• Assist with reporting on WCC and competitor social media results.
• Assist with management of photograph and video library systems.
• Utilize technology, including AI‑enabled tools and software where appropriate, to support teaching, learning, student engagement, professional responsibilities, institutional service, and other responsibilities in compliance with institutional policies and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

This is a part‑time position that will have varying hours (not to exceed 20 hours per week) in evenings and weekends. Continuation of employment is reviewed at the end of each semester.

• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 (six) credit hours for the current academic year.
• Proficiency in correct English grammar and spelling.
• Proficiency in social media.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office and Google products required;
  Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, on rare occasions.
• Maintain a positive, team‑driven attitude while supporting our students, colleagues, and community.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Maintain and contribute to an organized workspace.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology relevant to the discipline and faculty role, including the capacity to learn and appropriately utilize emerging AI‑supported tools. Ability to evaluate the accuracy, reliability, and appropriateness of AI‑generated content; maintain confidentiality where required; exercise professional and academic judgment; and uphold ethical standards in the use of technology for teaching, learning, and service.

Washtenaw Community College does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as provided for and to the extent required by federal and state statutes. Nor does the college discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.