Marketing Communications Assistant
Job description
I. Summary
Under general supervision from the Sr. Associate Director of Marketing and Marketing Coordinator, the Student Marketing Communications Assistant will be responsible for supporting the marketing team with day-to-day support and creative asset execution. Working with other team members, you will create marketing materials in alignment with sales and customer service groups. Effective communication, verbal and written, aas well as attention to detail required.
II. Specific Responsibilities
70% Project Management Support
Create quality emails, newsletters and marketing materials in representation of a world-class educational institution.
Check materials for presentability, accuracy, clarity, grammar and spelling.
Ensure communications uphold the Merage School’s messaging, tone, style and brand guidelines.
Work with and actively support direct supervisors to manage ongoing campaigns.
Take ownership of assigned projects and deliver on time with minimal supervision.
20% Data Analytics
Gather and input performance metrics into spreadsheets with attention-to-detail.
Analyze insights from reports to provide team recommendations for improvement.
Present findings at bi-monthly meetings on email schedule and ad effectiveness.
10% Other clerical duties as assigned
Serve as a contributing team member on the Merage Marketing team. Assist team members in attaining department goals.
Other duties as assigned.
III. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High attention-to-detail and eye for effective, quality marketing presentations.
Solid professional writing skills with the use of appropriate grammar and syntax.
Interpersonal skills to communicate clearly, perform as a team player and provide professional customer service.
Quick to learn new software systems and comfortable with new technologies.
Analytical assistance with campaign level and overall reporting of marketing KPI performance vs. goals.
Plan, design and develop effective presentations for internal and external use.
Ability to be proactive and self-starter, taking initiative with good judgment when determining if additional guidance is needed.
Ability to organize tasks and manage priorities, continuing to meet deadlines and fulfill requests while working on multiple projects at once in a busy environment.
Desired Skills:
Familiarity with coding languages (i.e. HTML)
Experience with mass email platforms (i.e. Mailchimp, Pardot, Klaviyo)
Experience in generating analytic reports
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Creative abilities with graphic design (i.e. Canva, Photoshop)
Modeling and CRM segmentation experience is a plus (i.e. Salesforce)
About Paul Merage School of Business
The Paul Merage School of Business has completely reframed its curricula to give students the high-caliber, holistic preparation they need to become effective leaders in a digitally-driven world. Top industry executives continually provide the Merage School input on how they see their respective industries changing through the impact of technology. Our transformed curricula reflect new business needs in the contemporary world, focusing on actionable ideas and building a new set of competencies suited to the digital age. Experience-based decision-making skills are integrated into the curriculum with data-driven decision-making at the forefront. Experiential learning components continue to provide real-world education, allowing teams of students to immerse themselves in valuable projects with area companies.
Location
4291 Pereira Drive, SB2 Suite 316, Irvine, California 92697, United States
Remote/Hybrid
Position details
Job title
Marketing Communications Assistant
Position type
Internship
Work-Study program
Yes
Location requirements
Location type
Remote, Onsite
Onsite location
Irvine, California, United States
Remote work requirements
Remote employees must be based within the US
Time requirements
Schedule
Part time
Employment duration
Temporary or seasonal
Estimated start date
5/28/2026
Estimated end date
12/18/2026
Compensation and benefits
Expected pay
16.90 USD per hour
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Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
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Application process
Application open range
May 13, 2026 – May 24, 2026
Number of hires
1
How will candidates submit applications?
On Handshake
Additional required documents on Handshake
Resume
Professional Writing/Creative Graphic Sample
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Job owner
No owner
Hiring team members
Laura Irons
Ryan Chau