Student: Admissions Communications Assistant

Company Description

Augsburg University is committed to helping our students explore their vocation. As a University with a calling, we welcome the unique gifts that each of our employees brings to our collective work, and we are committed to supporting our students as they seek to match those gifts with the needs of the University and our larger community.   

Student employment with Augsburg is more than a job - it is an opportunity for Augsburg students to gain meaningful work experience in a supportive setting that promotes professional growth, personal accountability, teamwork and collaboration and quality work that lives up to our mission of educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.  

This student employment position supports the Admissions team by assisting with the development of engaging, student-centered communication content. The Admissions Communications Assistant plays a key role in creating email campaigns, social media content, and other digital and print materials that reflect Augsburg’s brand and effectively engage prospective students. This position is ideal for a creative and organized student who enjoys storytelling, design, and digital communication. The role also includes maintaining a strong peer presence on the ZeeMee social media platform to connect authentically with prospective students.

Pay Rate: $15.97

Job Description

• Write and design engaging email communications for prospective students.
• Create and edit content for social media platforms, with a focus on ZeeMee.
• Assist in designing flyers, digital ads, posters, and other promotional materials that support recruitment goals.
• Collaborate with Admissions staff to develop and execute creative strategies for student engagement.
• Ensure all content adheres to Augsburg’s brand identity and voice.
• Track and manage projects, communicating regularly about progress and meeting deadlines.
• Maintain organized files and assets for ongoing campaigns and communications.
• All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s). 

Qualifications

• Current Augsburg University student.
• Strong written communication skills, with attention to tone and audience.
• Creative, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable engaging in digital communities and social media platforms.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Interest in promoting Augsburg to prospective students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Major in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communication, or related field.
• Experience with ZeeMee, Instagram, or similar platforms.
• Content creation including photography or video production skills are a plus.

Additional Information

Augsburg University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact the Human Resources department by phone at 612.330.1058 or email at hr@augsburg.edu. Human Resources is located at 19 Memorial Hall.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.