Graduate Assistant Positions

Etruscan Press

Online, 3 credits. Student will be responsible for performing 9 hours of service per week for the semester. Duties will include, but are not limited to, editing, copy work, and grant writing.

Student will gain valuable knowledge regarding the day-to-day workings of a small press, including editing, copy work, and grant writing.

Blue Moon / HaveScripts

Online. 3 credits. Student will be responsible for performing 9 hours of service each week. Duties will include, but are not limited to, acting as an editorial assistant to Jean Klein at Blue Moon Plays, a company that produces approximately ten new scripts per year.

Student will gain knowledge of the workings of a playwriting production company including the editing and production of new plays.

CW Community Outreach Coordinator

Online. 2 credits. Student will serve as a resource for our students as they address one of the requirements of the MFA Program, which is to “use your writing talents to give back to your community”; and plan, organize, and execute community-building activities during the semester and at the residencies.

Managing Editor, River & South Review

Online. 3 credits. Student will be responsible for performing 9 hours of service per week. Duties will include, but are not limited to: overseeing editorial team, managing the editorial and production calendar to ensure timely release of issues, individual meetings with genre editors to determine which pieces will be selected to be discussed by full team, managing the submission process in Submittable, planning/creating/posting social media content, and bringing strategic ideas to editorial team for consideration.

Student will gain knowledge of managing the creative and production logistics of an online literary journal.

Hippocampus Magazine

Online. 3 credits. Student will be responsible for performing 9 hours of service per week. Duties will include, but are not limited to, reading submissions and developing content to promote magazine issues, books, or press-sponsored events.

Student will gain knowledge of publishing and promoting a literary magazine and become familiar with small press practices.

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Applicants interested in any of these positions should e-mail their completed application to Dr. David Hicks at david.hicks@wilkes.edu.

Graduate Assistant, Admissions Marketing

Marketing Communications seeks a graduate assistant who will support the student recruitment process by collaborating on marketing projects that support admissions communications. This role incorporates a variety of responsibilities that will prepare the successful candidate to succeed in future positions in sales, marketing, communications, admissions/recruitment, public relations or client relations.

The graduate assistant will:

• Work closely with the associate director of strategic marketing on the development of marketing strategies and tactics, including email campaigns, text messaging campaigns, social media posts and live events on a variety of platforms to reach prospective students and families
• Gain hands-on experience in using CRM systems, content management systems, project management systems and other marketing technologies
• Develop relationships with campus stakeholders and vendors
• Work with the associate director of strategic marketing in the planning and execution of marketing strategies
• Conduct student interviews, focus groups and other research to ensure marketing messaging aligns with audience preferences, needs and best practices

Other administrative and office-related tasks may be assigned.

This position requires 15-20 hours per week of service.

The successful candidate must possess strong communication skills, strong writing and editing skills, attention to detail, the ability to effectively multi-task and strong organization and time management skills.

Interested applicants should forward the graduate assistant application, cover letter and resume to Jacki Eovitch, associate director of strategic marketing, at jacqueline.eovitch@wilkes.edu.

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Graduate Assistant, Writing & Editing

Marketing Communications seeks a graduate assistant to support the department through research, writing and editing projects used across a variety of media. This role incorporates a variety of responsibilities that will prepare the successful candidate to succeed in future positions in writing, editing, marketing, public relations or communications.

The graduate assistant will:

• Conduct interviews and related research for articles, marketing copy, and other content
• Write and edit copy to suit the needs of a variety of target audiences
• Assist in the creation of marketing materials and assets, including print pieces, posters, press releases, articles, social media posts, scripts, etc.
• Develop their skills in editorial judgement, as well as the practical application of editorial style guides and editing standards, including Associated Press style
• Use project management systems, content management systems, and other software to support the creation and distribution of content across Wilkes media properties

Other administrative and office-related tasks may be assigned.

This position requires 15-20 hours per week of service.

The successful candidate must possess exceptional writing and editing skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to effectively multi-task and strong organizational and time management skills. Previous experience with writing in Associated Press style is a plus, but not required.

Interested applicants should forward the graduate assistant application, cover letter, at least three writing samples and resume to Brie Friedman, associate director of communications, at brie.friedman@wilkes.edu.

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Graduate Assistant, Events & Engagement

The events and engagement team seeks a graduate assistant to provide event coordination and support. This role incorporates a variety of responsibilities that will prepare the successful candidate to succeed in future positions in event planning and management in non-profit or corporate settings.

The graduate assistant will:

• Develop their skills in event planning and execution, as well as associated marketing and logistics tasks
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders and fulfillment teams
• Gain experience in managing campus event-related systems including online event calendars
• Assist the team in completing work orders, event briefs and other related forms
• Serve as a primary point of contact for student and spirit-related campus events (e.g. Colonel Kickoff)

Other administrative and office-related tasks may be assigned.

The successful candidate must possess excellent communication and customer service skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to effectively multi-task and strong organizational and time management skills. Additionally, this role requires creative problem-solving skills and a team-oriented approach.

This position requires 15-20 hours per week of service as well as availability on some evenings and weekends to accommodate University event schedules.

Interested applicants should forward the graduate assistant application, cover letter and resume to Megan Pitts, director of university events and engagement, at megan.pitts@wilkes.edu.