WCMQ Department: Student Affairs
Work Days: Sunday-Thursday
Position ID: SA-FA26-006
Hours per week: Up to 20 hours per week
Position Timeframe: October 4, 2026 until December 31, 2026
Number of Openings: 1
Deadline to apply: September 27, 2026
Position Summary
The Student Affairs Communications Assistant supports the Student Affairs team by creating engaging content that highlights student life, campus activities, and community achievements. This role is ideal for a creative and motivated student with strong writing skills who enjoys storytelling, interviewing others, photography, and digital content creation.
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation & Storytelling
- Research, write, and edit articles and feature stories for Student Affairs publications and communication platforms.
- Cover major Student Affairs events, student organization activities, club events, and campus initiatives.
- Conduct interviews with students, faculty, and staff to develop engaging feature stories.
Photography & Event Coverage
- Attend events and activities to capture photographs and gather content.
- Select and organize photos for use in newsletters, websites, and other Student Affairs communications.
Newsletter Development
- Collaborate with the Student Affairs team in planning, developing, and creating newsletter content.
- Contribute articles, announcements, event highlights, and student success stories.
- Assist with formatting and preparing newsletters for distribution.
Recognition Features
- Create content for recurring features such as:
- Student Affairs Staff of the Week
- Club of the Month
- Student spotlights and success stories
- Interview featured individuals and develop compelling profiles that highlight their achievements and contributions.
Digital Communications Support
- Design visual content using Canva to support communications and promotional initiatives.
- Assist with newsletter publishing and email communications through Mailchimp.
- Ensure content aligns with Student Affairs branding and communication standards.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled student in good academic standing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong creative writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
- Experience using Canva for graphic design and content creation.
- Familiarity with Mailchimp or similar email marketing platforms.
- Comfortable conducting interviews and interacting with students, faculty, and staff.
- Basic photography skills and an eye for visual storytelling.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Compensation
40 QAR per hour