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Grand Canyon Education, Inc. · 1 month ago

Brand and Media Project Graduate Assistant

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

Grand Canyon University is seeking a Brand & Media Project Graduate Assistant to assist in overseeing the brand, media, and marketing programs for the office of Student Engagement. This role involves coordinating a team of student workers while focusing on mentorship, creativity, and project management.

Education

Responsibilities

Coordinate photography projects (promo and recap) from intake to delivery

Create, manage, and oversee Student Engagement Medias (print and digital)

Manage and oversee the Sudent Engagement Brand (guides, approval processes, etc)

Manage timelines and task tracking within the project management platform

Serve as the main point of contact for media-related project updates and follow-ups

Schedule/document meetings, shoots, and content reviews with clients and student workers

Assign and oversee tasks for student workers, ensuring quality and timely execution

Maintain organized archives of completed photo and media assets

Track and report on project progress, timelines, and media-related performance metrics

Support project deliverable revisions, approvals, and delivery logistics

Make sure of alignment with GCU brand standards in all deliverables and medias

Help onboard, train, and develop photography student workers

Research and recommend current media trends and tools to improve creative quality

Establish, maintain, manage, and meet metrics and goals for medias as directed

Assist the Project Manager with operational needs and campus-wide initiatives as assigned

Qualification

PhotographySocial media managementProject managementAdobe Creative CloudLeadership experienceCustomer serviceCreative servicesInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsMentorship

Required

By the start date of position, Graduate Assistant must be enrolled in a graduate program at Grand Canyon University, preferably in marketing, communications, project management, social media, leadership, business, or a related field

Have a minimum GPA of 3.0. (If a student is newly admitted to the University, the admission GPA is considered for this requirement.) A student must also maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 during their employment

Because of the role as student and employee, graduate assistants assume responsibility for upholding the University's Student Code of Conduct

Graduate Assistants are eligible for waiver of tuition for the period employed. Waiver of tuition may be taxable income

Graduate Assistants must follow the HR employment workflow processes and pre-employment background checks

Graduate Assistants have restricted work hours (maximum of 29 hours per week)

After all degree requirements for the planned program of study are met, a student is no longer eligible to receive a graduate assistantship

“Incomplete” grades must be removed during the period following the teaching period in which the “I” was recorded in order to continue the assistantship

Graduate Assistants are part-time employees and not eligible for GCU's employment benefits, except those stipulated by law

Assistantships may be revoked at any time duties are not fulfilled satisfactorily

Experience in leadership roles, creative services, customer service, marketing and social media, photography, or project coordination preferred

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and clients

Ability to manage timelines, follow up on assignments, and lead peers/teams effectively

Comfortable providing guidance and mentorship to student workers

Familiarity with project management and social media platforms (e.g., Monday.com, Trello, Instagram, LinkedIn, Hootsuite, YouTube, TikTok, etc.) is highly desirable

Working knowledge of photography, social media, and Adobe Creative Cloud is required

Professional, dependable, and able to represent the department and university with integrity

Willingness to work evenings or weekends based on project needs

Commitment to upholding the mission and values of Grand Canyon University

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution required