Job Summary

The Office of Summer and Winter Sessions is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented student assistant to support Winter Session programs, communications, and outreach efforts. This academic-year position offers potential for summer hours and provides hands-on experience in program coordination, marketing, and student services.

Compensation and Hours

• $11.00/hour
• Academic Year Position with potential summer hours (May - August)
• 10 - 12 hours per week (Monday - Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.)
• Office Location: Young Hall, 6th Floor, West Lafayette

Position Responsibilities

In this role,  you will:

• Assist in coordinating and implementing office-sponsored programs, including staffing events. 
• Draft various types of communication, including social media posts, website updates, newsletter articles, and student messages. 
• Create social media content, 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. 
• Respond professionally to student and campus partner inquiries via email, phone, and in-person. 
• Serve as a knowledge for students interested in Winter Session opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be an actively enrolled Purdue undergraduate student.
• Prior experience with programs, projects, social media, or promotional work preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communicaion skills.
• Reliable, flexible, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Customer service mindset and positive attiitude. 

Application Information

Please submit your resume and a cover letter (indicate work-study eligibility, if applicable). 

Applications will be reviewed beginning Monday, November 10. 

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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