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North Central College

Student Writer

Naperville, IL · On-site

Posting Number ST000823 Position Title Student Writer Department Enrollment Marketing Division Institutional Advancement Supervisor Laura Pohl Supervisor Title Editorial director Description of Job ...

Pelham City Schools

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Pelham, GA

$13/hr

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North Central College

Student Writer

Naperville, IL · On-site

Posting Number ST000823 Position Title Student Writer Department Enrollment Marketing Division Institutional Advancement Supervisor Laura Pohl Supervisor Title Editorial director Description of Job ...

Pelham City School District

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Pelham, GA · On-site

$13/hr

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Auburn University

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Auburn University, AL · On-site

$11/hr

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Student Writer

North Central College

Naperville, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Federal Work Study Eligible?
Posting Number
ST000823
Position Title
Student Writer
Department
Enrollment Marketing
Division
Institutional Advancement
Supervisor
Laura Pohl
Supervisor Title
Editorial director
Description of Job Duties
The student writer develops content for the North Central College website, the alumni magazine, and other publications. Collects information in person or via email and writes features, news, and student profiles. Coordinates photography. Coordinates and writes alumni class notes. Attends editorial meetings for planning. Writes social media posts. Edits and proofreads copy prior to publication. May work remotely until campus re-opens.
Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements?
No
Job Qualifications
Excellent writing skills, editing experience, proofreading ability. Writing experience necessary with student publications and/or outside publications or organizations. Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects. Submission of professional writing samples necessary.
Will this position be working with minors?
No
Approximate number of work hours per week
6 weekly (flexible)
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or humanresources@hr.noctrl.edu
Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Open Date
04/15/2020
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes

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