Winter Session Student Assistant – Student Service (School Year 2026-27)

Job Summary

The Office of Summer and Winter Sessions is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Purdue undergraduate student to support Winter Session programs, communications, marketing, and student services. This academic-year position provides hands-on experience in program coordination, content creation, outreach, and customer service, with potential opportunities for summer hours.

Roles and Responsibilities

In this position, you will:

• • Assist in coordinating and implementing office-sponsored programs, including event staffing.
  • Draft communications for students and campus partners, including social media posts, website content, newsletter articles, and student messages.
  • Create publications and other promotional materials.
  • Help manage and update web content and social media channels.
  • Benchmark similar programs at other institutions and identify best practices and resources.
  • Serve as a resource for Rand respond professionally to Purdue students interested in Summer and Winter Session opportunities.

Compensation and Hours

• • $11.00/hour (Work-study available)
  • Academic-year position with potential summer hours (May–August)
  • 10–12 hours per week, Monday–Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • In-person position in Young Hall, 6th Floor, West Lafayette
  • Start date: ASAP

Qualifications

• • Must be actively enrolled at Purdue University and pursuing a bachelor's degree.
  • Must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher and remain in good academic and student conduct standing.
  • Previous experience with programs, projects, social media, communications, or promotional activities is preferred.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Reliable, flexible, and detail-oriented.
  • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, logic, and reasoning skills.
  • Customer service oriented with a positive and professional approach.

Application

Please submit your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please include your typical weekly availability between Monday and Friday, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., during the school year.

• • Applications will be reviewed beginning Monday, August 31.
  • Learn more about Purdue's Winter Session at purdue.link/thinkwinter.

Questions? Contact John Race, Winter Session Manager, at jrrace@purdue.edu.

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