Graduate Assistant- Marketing and Promotions

Responsibilities:

Marketing and Promotions

• Implement promotional activities for Atwood Memorial Center events and services
• Assist Atwood, the Department of Campus Involvement (DCI), and the Division of Student Affairs service areas with specific marketing/promotion projects 
• Manage Atwood/DCI social media activities including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok and other platforms as necessary
• Plan and implement marketing activities for Atwood/DCI at admissions events and orientation
• Generate new video content for use in social media post and advertisement

Other Duties

• Work cooperatively with Department of Campus Involvement staff on marketing initiatives including social media, Advising and Registration Days, Orientations, Mainstreet, and Sidestreet
• Work on special projects as assigned by the Associate Director and Executive Director

Qualifications:

Required

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and admission to a graduate program at St. Cloud State University 
• Proficiency in the Adobe Design Suite including Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.  When interviewed candidates will be asked to provide a portfolio of design work. 
• Strong communications skills
• Experience in social media marketing 

Preferred

• Evidence of experience in advertising and promotions or special event planning
• Evidence of excellent attention to detail and follow through skills
• Experience in video production
• Preference given to candidates pursuing related programs including Mass Communications, Higher Education Administration, and College Counseling & Student Development.
• A student must be in good academic standing and be enrolled full-time each semester of the appointment. International students, as well as U. S. citizens and residents, are eligible to apply. 

Learning Outcomes:

• Through Student Employment, Atwood Memorial Center Student Employees Will: 
• Be able to make decisions, think critically, and solve problems 
• Be able to demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate with fellow employees and customers 
• Be able to work in and create an environment that embraces and appreciates diversity 
• Understand their knowledge, skills, and abilities as a person and employee 
• Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace: Appropriate dress and behavior, time management, and organizational skills

Hours:

20 hours per week, including some evening and weekend commitments. 

Compensation:

$10,560 per academic year. In addition to the salary/stipend, full-time graduate assistants are eligible for a tuition waiver. The tuition waiver covers up to and including nine graduate credits per semester for the academic year and in-state tuition for any remaining credits.