About the role#
The Part-Time Student Project Lead organizes and manages projects for the Campus Recreation student creative team. You will report to the Assistant Director and drive marketing and communication initiatives through detailed tracking and coordination. This position is open to students majoring in Marketing or Communications.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate projects involving student and professional teams, including timelines, deadlines, and external production files.
- Manage photography shot lists, scheduling, and shoot details.
- Oversee the organization of social media content and support file management.
- Collaborate with the Senior Student Manager to schedule team members, manage workspace logistics, and verify hours.
- Conduct workshops for staff on using the project management system and create project boards with automations.
- Meet with the Assistant Director to discuss workflows and suggest improvements.
- Develop analytics to monitor project progress and team performance.
- Track marketing programs and deliverables within the project management system.
- Order, print, and distribute marketing collateral.
- Evaluate campaign performance using key metrics and provide reports.
- Conduct market research to identify trends and support creative content development.
- Promote Campus Recreation programs and services to a diverse audience.
What you'll need#
- A minimum of one semester of experience on the Campus Recreation student creative team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Above-average time management capabilities.
- Ability to interact positively with patrons and employees.
- Experience in team management, project planning, or communications is preferred.
- Must successfully pass a background check.
Location & details#
- Location: University Park, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Variable, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and University breaks.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
About Penn State University
Penn State University is an educational institution founded in 1855. It operates 24 campuses and serves a student body of nearly 88,000 people. The university focuses on education and research. It is based in University Park, Pennsylvania.
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