Marketing Project Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Internal Title

Marketing Project Assistant

Department

University Marketing and Communication

Position Type

STUD - Student Position

Basis

N/A - Student Position

Hours per week

Hours Vary - Non-FTE

Normal work days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal work hours

Varies

FLSA

Nonexempt

Job Details

The Office of University Marketing and Communication is seeking a student to assist the University Marketing Manager with project coordination and support across the department’s marketing and graphic design teams. This position helps manage project workflows, communicates with campus marketing partners, and provides support to the graphic design department on basic design projects.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Managing and updating project tickets within the KACE ticketing system
• Tracking project files, proofs, and approvals within the HIVE project management software
• Assisting with general project management tasks, including monitoring timelines and deadlines
• Communicating with campus marketing partners regarding project status, timelines, and requirements
• Assisting the graphic design department with basic graphic design projects (e.g., minor edits, event flyers, social media graphics) as assigned
• Supporting general office and administrative duties for the marketing team

For questions or concerns, please contact Christopher Diem at cdiem@coastal.edu.

Required Qualifications

Must be an active CCU student.

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at Coastal Carolina University
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or major in Marketing, Communication, Business, Graphic Design, or a related field
• Previous experience with project coordination, customer service, or administrative work
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Experience with or willingness to learn ticketing or project management software (e.g., KACE, HIVE, or similar platforms)

Licensure and/or Certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to take direction and apply feedback to improve work
• Good time management skills to balance multiple tasks and deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and general internet use
• Excellent interpersonal and follow-up skills for engaging with campus partners
• Creativity and a proactive approach to identifying and solving challenges
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic understanding of design principles (typography, color, composition) a plus

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

Stu00397P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/31/2026

Position End Date (if applicable)

Job Open Date

08/07/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122389

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently enrolled as a CCU student?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents****Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
3. Reference List
4. Other Document 1
5. Other Document 2
6. Other Document 3