Temporary Employee

Job Summary

The College of Engineering's Marketing and Communication Office seeks a creative and motivated Communications Assistant to support content creation across various digital platforms. This part-time position plays a key role in engaging both internal and external audiences by producing dynamic content for the web, newsletters, social media, and other communication channels.

Essential Functions

• Assist in creating and curating content for social media, newsletters, and the college website.
• Conduct outreach to students and student organizations, interviewing, photographing, and recording videos during college activities and events.
• Capture engaging content, including photos and videos, to highlight college events and news for social media and news feeds.
• Write compelling captions and posts for social media platforms.
• Edit and prepare video content for newsletters and social media.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to brainstorm and develop innovative ideas and content.
• Monitor trends in communications and social media, providing insights and implementing new strategies to enhance audience engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  
  
  
  • Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A creative approach to social media with a focus on promoting engagement.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and staff to produce high-quality content.
• Strong knowledge of the latest communications and social media trends.
• Experience or coursework in journalism, communications, or public relations is preferred.
• Proficiency in graphic design and/or photography to support written content.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This is a Part-Time temporary position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.