Graduate Assistant - Campus Activities (Online Content Creator)

Graduate Assistantship – Campus Activities (Online Content Creator) 

Department: ​Campus Activities​  

Position Title: ​Graduate Assistant​ 

Supervisor Name & Title: ​Samuel Baah, Director of Campus Activities & New Student Orientation  ​ 

Academic Year: ​2025-2026​ 

Provost Tracking #: ​FY26-SA-40​ 

Eligibility Requirements 

Applicants must be enrolled full-time (9+ credits) in an approved academic program (see below). 

Must maintain good academic standing and meet the enrollment requirements. 

Must commit to working 20 hours per week as part of the assistantship/fellowship. 

Accepted Academic Programs 

​​Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Marking Intelligence, Business, Business Analytics, Communications, Graphic Design, Hospitality Management, Other related fields​ 

Primary Responsibilities: 

In conjunction with the administrative team, assist with the planning and execution of student activities, service initiatives, professional development workshops and special events on virtual platforms. 

 Ideate, design, and execute online campaigns, activations, live experiences, prerecorded shows, and workshops using various social media outlets and online platforms. 

They will actively participate in the program planning process and have the opportunity to host events that engage the broader St. John’s University community, fostering connection and school spirit across campus. 

Serve as the lead coordinator for the area’s niche programs and initiatives that enhance the student experience. Assist as a generalist and content area expert in event planning, event logistics, leadership development, marketing, and community engagement. 

Assist with the advisement and development of recognized student organizations under Student Government, Inc. Queen Campus. Specifically, aid student groups with producing virtual events and possible variations of live, in-person programs. 

Assist with the creation and execution of standardized assessment tools and models for the office that provide immediate and spontaneous feedback from students. Create detailed reports of the feedback for review. 

Assist administrative team in creating a marketing strategy and digital content for all signature programs, events, and service initiatives, leveraging the use of technology to replace traditional forms of advertising and programming. 

Plan and maintain digital initiatives and posting schedule across all online platforms including: Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. 

Required Qualifications 

​​Bachelor’s degree required. 

​Effective leadership and oral communication skills. 

​Excellent writing and editing skills. 

​Flexible schedule to post content for social media platforms, engage with followers, monitor direct messages and social media tags on a daily basis. 

​Experience with online platforms such as Canva, Instagram, Adobe Creative Suite, and Linktree to design, create, and manage digital content that effectively engages target audiences.  

​Strong organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects and meet deadline effectively  

​Ability to create various activations and content that will appeal to students, faculty and parents/families with diverse needs and interests. 

​Work with various offices and individuals in developing programs and advertising for events. 

​Establish and complete a minimum of 20 office hours per week including weekend and evening hours as needed. 

​As assigned by supervisor, attend various Campus Life staff meetings and individual meetings with program planners. 

​Other duties as assigned by the Director of Campus Activities. 

​Must maintain confidentiality in all duties assign.​ 

Preferred Qualifications 

​​Proven work experience as a content creator, social media coordinator or similar role. 

​Experience in shooting and editing content in the form of videos, photos, and graphics. 

​Knowledge and understanding of the most current digital marketing trends. 

​Understanding of student learning theories and community develop.​ 

Compensation & Benefits 

Tuition Remission: 

$8,750 per semester covering tuition only.  

Stipend (Fall through Spring) 

$4,000 (Year 1)

This position is offered for one academic year only—Fall 2025 and Spring 2026—provided the student maintains full-time enrollment of at least 9 credits each semester.