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Student Associate - Office of Trademark Licensing and Brand Engagement

University of Cincinnati
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Mar 01, 2026
Job Description Apply now Job Title: Student Associate - Office of Trademark Licensing and Brand Engagement Posting Start Date: 2/27/26 Work Arrangement: Onsite Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more atuc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. Office Overview The Office of Trademark Licensing and Brand Engagement is responsible for protecting and promoting the use of the University of Cincinnati's name and logos. As the university has become one of the nation's leading public research institutions, the university's name and logos have represented the passion of UC's alumni, students, faculty, and fans. This position will report to the Associate Vice President of Trademark Licensing and Brand Engagement while also supporting additional staff members. Job Summary & Duties This Student Associate will provide general administrative support for the office and assist in fulfilling marketing activities to promote the visibility and sale of UC branded merchandise, and or execution and fulfillment of sponsorship engagements. Students will also engage with professionals from various units throughout the university, as well as the university's licensing agency, licensees, and retailers. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Providing general office assistance including answering phone calls, emails, and documentation Assisting staff in completing marketing efforts of UC branded merchandise Engaging with licensing agency, licensees, retailers, and key stakeholders on campus Promoting various engagement events through social media and marketing campaigns Completing other various projects, such as event operations and other related duties as assigned Student employees are scheduled during weekday office hours, as well as during other engagement events and visiting retail locations throughout the academic year. Minimum Requirements High School Diploma or GED Maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA during employment Must be at least 16 years of age Enrolled as a full time student at the University of Cincinnati."Enrollment" shall include: The period between two successive terms for which the student is enrolled. The one "off" term in each academic year in which the student is not enrolled. Student employee status may be retained for one additional term following either graduation or withdrawal from enrollment. Required Experience Applicants for this position should possess the following skills and abilities: Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Previous experience with social media engagement and marketing strategies Knowledge of Microsoft Software and other web-based platforms Attention to detail and strong organization skills Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously Additional Qualifications Considered Preferred programs of study: Business, Communications, Design or other related fields Project management experience in a fast-paced environment preferred Any experience coordinating social media accounts in a professional setting preferred Experience with Adobe and similar software preferred UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. As a UC student employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Hourly Pay Rate:12.50 To learn more about student employment at The University of Cincinnati, please clickhere. To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit ourCareers Page. Important: To apply for a student position, you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal.We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites, including Handshake.For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR atjobs@uc.edu. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ:101639 Apply now