GNSI Communications & Marketing Student Asst. - Grad

The Global and National Security Institute (GNSI) is seeking a motivated and dependable Graduate Assistant to support communications and marketing efforts as part of GNSI’s mission.

Please note this position is NOT eligible for a tuition waiver.

This position is primarily a creative/marketing position: writing, creating, editing and posting content on for GNSI marketing efforts, as well as on the GNSI social media and other digital platforms. This is not a coding, research or computer analytical position. You will be working with the GNSI team in the following ways (this list is not all-inclusive):

• Assist in the writing, editing, creation and posting of social media posts for LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and other digital platforms
• Assist in the creation of content for GNSI website, including graphics, videos, and news stories
• Assist in the graphic design of GNSI marketing materials, including flyers, research articles, Decision Briefs, Conference Reports, event programs, presentations, and others, as needed
• May assist in the creation of videos, including conceptualization, writing scripts, preparing sets, setting up equipment and lighting (potentially shooting and editing the video for use on GNSI website and social media).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a current USF Graduate student.
• Some experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Teams
• Some copywriting or journalism experience
• Familiar with video and audio equipment use and setup
• Must have effective communication skills, be able to multitask, be self-motivated, able to follow directions, be dependable and eager to learn and willing to rotate assignment area on short notice.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.