Central Hiring Student Creative Specialist -Student Service

Purdue University purdue.edu Open · verified Oct 21, 2026

West Lafayette Mid-level Creative

At a glance

Mid-level Creative role at Purdue University. West Lafayette · no salary stated · we estimate $85,000–$127,844 across the United States.

Estimated pay

Purdue University has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$85,000 – $127,844

What the middle half of mid-level creative roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 155 postings that stated pay, median $102,500. Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

RoleCreative

SeniorityMid-level

LocationWest Lafayette

Role brief

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What you'll do

Create flyers, digital ads, training materials and presentations in Canva while following Purdue brand guidelines
Write and refine recruitment blurbs, social captions and promotional copy for different audiences
Run the PD&C LinkedIn page, publish posts, engage followers and review growth and engagement data
Produce event invitations, ads, signage and slides, then revise materials using supervisor and collaborator feedback
Recruit applicants, conduct interviews, make hiring decisions and help new employees complete onboarding steps

What you bring

You can create visual materials in Canva and work within Purdue brand guidelines
You can write and edit content for recruitment, social media and promotional use

Who this fits

This role suits a student seeking creative work that also includes recruitment and onboarding responsibilities. Summer employment is offered at the Student Success Manager’s discretion.

From the employer

Job Summary

The Student Creative Services Specialist supports Purdue Dining & Culinary by producing high-quality visual and written content that aligns with the department’s marketing, recruitment, and communication goals. This role involves managing design projects, creating promotional materials, overseeing digital platforms, and contributing to the overall brand identity of PD&C. Will be offered summer employment at the Student Success Manager discretion. Participate in recruiting efforts including job fairs, hiring booths, and postings. Utilize Success Factors to hire for open positions. Interview applicants and make employment decisions. Extend employment offers and assist new hires in completing the paperwork process. Help in new employee orientation and onboarding to ensure all pre-shift training is complete.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Design a variety of visual content—including flyers, digital ads, handouts, training materials, and presentations—using Canva, ensuring all work aligns with Purdue brand guidelines.
Write and edit content for a range of audiences and platforms, including recruitment blurbs, social media captions, and promotional messaging.
Proofread, revise, and refine written and visual materials based on feedback from supervisors and collaborators.
Manage the PD&C LinkedIn page by creating content, engaging with followers, and monitoring analytics to track growth and engagement.
Create branded collateral for student events, such as event invitations, advertisements, signage, and presentation slides.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt