Management Department - Marketing and Communications Assistant

Position Department: Management Position School: Rockwell School of Business Overview: The Management Department in the Rockwell School of Business is seeking a motivated and creative Federal Work Study student to assist with the department’s social media, marketing, communications, and event activities. The primary responsibility of the position is to help manage and develop content for the Management Department’s Instagram and LinkedIn accounts while working closely with the Department Head, faculty, students, alumni, and others to identify and share department news, accomplishments, events, and experiential learning opportunities. Responsibilities: Assist with managing the Management Department’s Instagram and LinkedIn accounts; identify opportunities for regular and engaging content; develop, draft, and schedule social media posts; communicate with faculty and students to gather information, photographs, and event details; take photographs and gather content at selected events; maintain a social media content calendar; design flyers, social media graphics, event announcements, and other promotional materials; promote department programs, student organizations, competitions, events, and initiatives; provide support at selected department events; and assist the Department Head with other communication, marketing, and administrative projects as needed Minimum Qualifications: Must be eligible for Federal Work Study for Fall 2026 and be a current Robert Morris University undergraduate student pursuing a BSBA degree, preferably with a major in Management. The student should have an interest in social media, marketing, communications, event promotion, or content creation; be comfortable using Instagram and LinkedIn; possess strong written and verbal communication skills; interact professionally with members of the RMU community; demonstrate creativity and attention to detail; be dependable, organized, and able to work independently; manage multiple small projects and deadlines; and have experience with Canva or similar tools, or a willingness to learn. Academic Years Preferred: Sophomore Year or Greater Wage: 11 Wage Frequency: Hourly Is this position funded through Federal Work Study dollars?: Yes Average Number of Hours Per Week: 10 Days of the Week to Work: Flexible, based on student and department schedules Anticipated Time Frames to Work: Flexible, with occasional availability for department events Preferred Start Date: Aug 31, 2026 Anticipated End Date: Act 153 Clearance Required: No Required To Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check (If driving on behalf of the University): No Required to Pass a Credit Check: No Additional Posting Information: None Special Applicant Instructions: None Commitment to Diversity: RMU complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. Reasonable Accommodation Notice: Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or call us at (412) 397-6270 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Student Jobs for Academic Credit Students may apply to use their on-campus job for academic credit. This is incumbent upon the student completing the application process through the Career & Professional Development Center and receiving approval from the appropriate department head. Visit www.rmu.edu/why-rmu/campus-experience/cpdc/students [https://www.rmu.edu/why-rmu/campus-experience/cpdc/students] for more information).

The assistant will manage the department's social media accounts, including Instagram and LinkedIn, by developing and scheduling engaging content. Additionally, they will support department events, design promotional materials, and collaborate with faculty and students to highlight department news and accomplishments.

Applicants must be current Robert Morris University undergraduate students eligible for Federal Work Study, preferably pursuing a BSBA in Management. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, creativity, and proficiency or a willingness to learn design tools like Canva.

• Time managementPreferred
• OrganizationPreferred

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• Social media management
• Content creation
• Marketing
• Communications
• Event promotion
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Graphic design
• Canva
• Photography
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Organization
• Time management
• Promotional Materials
• Canva (Software)
• Professionalism
• Willingness To Learn
• Social Media Content
• Information Gathering
• Management
• Communication
• Content Creation
• Creativity
• Social Media
• Social Media Marketing
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Detail Oriented

• Marketing
• Management & Leadership
• Creative & Media
• Administrative
• Education
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Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

10 hours per week