Student Employee- Campus Activities and Involvement- VP of Marketing & Communications
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Huntsville, TX
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
202600139ST
Title:Student Employee- Campus Activities and Involvement- VP of Marketing & Communications
Employee Class:Student Employee
College Work Study Position:Yes
Department:Campus Activities and Involvement
Division:Division of Student Affairs
Hours per week:12-20
Hiring Rate:$10.00
Nature & Purpose of Position:The Vice President of Communications is a key leadership role responsible for cultivating a welcoming community environment that fosters a sense of belonging and contributes to student success. This individual will champion initiatives designed to attract and retain a larger student population at CAB events by engaging with all or another word areas of campus and ensuring that all students feel valued and represented. The VP will also oversee all CAB communications, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and accessibility in all promotional materials and event descriptions.
The Vice President of Marketing and Communications is a key leadership role responsible for information distribution, brand management, feedback collection, internal communications, and documentation.
To apply you must have had served on the Campus Activities Board for at least 3 months.
- They ensure that event information reaches the student body effectively through various platforms (Localist, website, social media, emails, flyers, etc.), maximizing attendance and participation.
- Maintain a consistent SHSU CAI and CAI CAB visual identity for CAB, helping to build recognition and credibility among students.
- They keep all CAB members informed about decisions, responsibilities, and timelines to ensure smooth operations.
- They maintain records of events, meetings, and processes that help with institutional memory and future planning.
- Oversee the Marketing Coordinator, providing guidance and support in the development and execution of marketing plans.
- Ensure that all promotional materials and event descriptions are accurate, clear, concise, and engaging.
- Assist with other CAB activities and projects while assigned to Sammys Got Talent
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student with a 2.5
- Strong commitment to fostering a welcoming environment for all students.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail
- Experience in marketing, communications, or event planning preferred, but not required.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Creativity, initiative, and a passion for enhancing the student’s experience.
- Knowledge of social media platforms and marketing trends.
Open Date:
04/21/2026
Position Number:9N9991-00
Contact Name & Title:Tonna Gaffney
Contact Phone:9362943650
Contact Email:tmg074@shsu.edu
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
Member The Texas State University System
- Website
- https://www.shsu.edu/
- Telephone
- 936-294-1070
- Location
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1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
United States
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