Apply to Join Our Team

Thank you for your interest in joining the Promotions Office team!

Each position is unique — specifics including responsibilities and expectations can be found below. Ideal candidates for employment within the Promotions Office:

  • Are passionate about their craft
  • Want to grow and develop their skills
  • Familiar with who we are & our work (design, video, photo
  • Interested in a future career in a specific or related role you are applying to work

Receive Notifications When Positions Open

Please note, we do most of our hiring for fall semester in February/March, but there are often a few open positions posted at other times during the year.
If you would like to receive an email notification when we post positions, fill out our form. 
 Hiring Notification Form


Open Positions

Hiring Timelines

Position

Application Open

Application Close

Interviews

Decision Made

Posting Notes

Camera Operator

Monday, March 17 at 8 a.m.

Sunday, March 30 at 11:59 p.m.

Week of March 31

Mid-April

Candidates must graduate after December 2025.

Cinematographer

Monday, March 17 at 8 a.m.

Sunday, March 30 at 11:59 p.m.

Week of March 31

Mid-April

Candidates must graduate after December 2025.

All Marketing Team positions

Wednesday, March 12 at 8 a.m.

Sunday, March 30 at 11:59 p.m.

Week of March 31

Friday, April 4

 

Video/Photo

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Camera Operator

Operates the camera and aids in production for a variety of video productions.

Camera Operator Job Description

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Cinematographer

Operates the camera and works as the director of photography for a variety of video productions. This position requires prior experience with lighting.

Cinematographer Job Description

Marketing

Note: All marketing hires will be shadowing our current Marketing Team members in April. Regular office hours will then begin at the beginning of the fall 2025 semester. There will be some opportunities to work regular office hours throughout the summer, but summer availability is not required.

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Marketing Project Manager (OSL Marketing)

Manages marketing campaigns, helps strengthen and maintain the Office of Student Life brand, and collaborates on special marketing projects. This is a team lead position.

Marketing Project Manager Job Description 

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Social Media Coordinator (OSL Marketing)

Creates content for and maintains the Office of Student Life’s social media accounts.
Check out @GVSUStudentLife on Instagram to see what we've been up to lately!

Social Media Coordinator Job Description 

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Marketing Assistant (OSL Marketing)

Assists the marketing project manager with Student Life marketing projects and tables at various events on behalf of the Office of Student Life.

Marketing Assistant Job Description

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Digital Content Manager (DSA Marketing)

Assists with the editorial process of content, creative development, building, and the management of the weekly Division of Student Affairs newsletter. This is a team lead position.

Digital Content Manager Job Description

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Digital Content Assistant (DSA Marketing)

Writes and edits content for the Laker Weekly (Division of Student Affairs email newsletter sent to all GVSU students).  

Digital Content Assistant Job Description


Closed Positions

Design/Admin

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Graphic Designer

Responsible for designing and printing a wide variety of materials that are used to promote campus events and more. Manage project deadlines and get experience working with clients and vendors.

Graphic Designer Job Description 

Office Assistant (formerly Campus Posting Assistant)

Supports the Promotions Office through front desk management, administrative tasks, and campus posting.

NOTE: This position requires work-study

Office Assistant Job Description

Video/Photo

Photographer

Photographer

Provides high-quality photography services including: marketing content, specialized event coverage, formal headshots, and high-end portraiture on a project-by-project basis.

Photographer Job Description

Video editor

Video Editor

Works to meet the advanced post-production and graphic animation needs of various client-based video projects. This position requires prior experience with After Effects.

Video Editor Job Description

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Assistant Video Editor

Works to meet the post-production needs of various client-based video projects.

Assistant Video Editor Job Description

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Production Designer

Oversees and directs the visual appearance of large scripted productions which includes: set dressing, wardrobe, and props.

Production Designer Job Description

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Sound Mixer

Operates field recorders and various microphones on set during production and assist with audio editing when needed.

Sound Mixer Job Description

Video/Photo Project Manager

Video/Photo Project Manager

Works directly with clients as a producer to create videos that meet their unique needs for the campus community.

Project Manager Job Description

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Assistant Video/Photo Project Manager

Assists with scheduling photo services, video pre-production, and office related work to accomplish projects that meet the unique needs of the campus community. 

Assistant Video/Photo Project Manager Job Description 


If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!

Graphic Design/Admin/Campus Posting
[email protected]
(616) 331-2340

Video/Photo
[email protected]
(616) 331-8692

Marketing
[email protected]
(616) 331-3474



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