Student Employee- College of Heath Sciences- Communications and Event Assistant
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Huntsville, TX
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
202600174ST
Title:Student Employee- College of Heath Sciences- Communications and Event Assistant
Employee Class:Student Employee
College Work Study Position:Yes
Department:College of Health Sciences
Division:Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week:28
Hiring Rate:11
Preferred Student Classification:Sophomore or Junior
Nature & Purpose of Position:The COHS Communications and Event Assistant supports the college’s marketing, communications, social media, and event initiatives through graphic design, photography, video production, and digital content creation. Responsibilities include creating promotional materials, assisting with social media management, supporting events, and assisting with daily departmental operations. This role will also support the COHS Ambassadors. This position provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced higher education environment and is based on the SHSU Main Campus, with occasional responsibilities at The Woodlands Center and Conroe campus.
Other Requirements for the Position:Preferred majors: Marketing, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Digital Media, Graphic Design, or related fieldStrong communication, organization, and time management skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlinesExperience with social media platforms requiredProficiency in Microsoft Office preferredExperience with Adobe Creative Suite, photography, or video editing requiredAvailability to work 15–25 hours per week, with occasional evening or weekend eventsReliable transportation for travel between SHSU campuses and event locations required
Open Date:05/14/2026
Position Number:9N9882-00
Contact Name & Title:Karen Leonhart
Contact Phone:9362942305
Contact Email:kleonhart@shsu.edu
Contact Instructions Summary:Please send over an email with an introduction explaining why you are good fit for this position to krleonhart@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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