University College Communication and Marketing Student Intern

Title: University College Communication and Marketing Student Intern
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: University College

Job Summary

As the Communication and Marketing Student Intern for University College, you will create and share content that highlights programs, events, and student success at Illinois State University. Your work will include developing social media posts, basic graphics, editing photo and video content, and other digital content that supports our messaging goals. You will also collaborate with staff across campus and help with marketing projects and events.

This internship will strengthen your skills in writing, organization, project management, and teamwork while expanding your professional network.

Duties include:
-Schedule and manage content for University College department and it's surrounding units: Academic Advising, Academic Enhancement, TRiO, Orientation and Training Services, Retention Services, and Community Based Organizations
-Assist with writing and transcribing information from voice recordings in order to provide copy for news and media publications.
-Collaborate with campus partners to create and share announcements and events.
-Capture and edit DSLR video and photography content using Adobe Premiere, Lightroom, and Illustrator.
-Monitor and analyze social media metrics to help drive department content goals.
-Work with University College staff to deliver relevant messaging and share the department's brand story with the rest of campus.

Additional Information

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.  More information can be found here.

Pay Rate

$15.00/hour

Required Qualifications

-Must be in good standing with both academic and University conduct at the time of application and throughout employment
-There is NO GPA requirement for this role
-Must be professional, highly motivated, personable, timely, and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
-Must have foundational knowledge of various social media platforms, preferably with background in creating content for an organization or event.
-Must have strong copywriting, proofreading, and editing skills.
-Must have basic photography skills, with the ability to do slight edits to photos a plus.
-Must have familiarity with shooting and editing video on a smartphone.

Work Hours

8 hours per week. Monday through Friday, between 8:00am and 4:30pm

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
-Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

August 1, 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume, Cover Letter, and Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Contact Information for Applicants

Sharvelle Bullock-Hamilton, sbulloc@ilstu.edu 

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.