Graduate Assistant Marketing and Communications

Description

POSITION TITLE:    Graduate Assistant

DEPARTMENT:         Marketing and Communications

SUPERVISOR:          Executive Director of Marketing and Communications     

Cumberland University, a private, independent liberal arts institution, is seeking a creative, mature and energetic Graduate Assistant to serve as part of the Marketing and Communications team. This position will work a minimum of 20 hours each week with members of the Marketing and Communications team in partnership with other departments to protect, promote, and progress the CU Brand. Additionally, this position will work closely with the Office of Advancement and the Office of Enrollment Services to support enrollment, fundraising, alumni relations, and student engagement. This position is for individuals seeking a graduate assistant position while pursuing a master’s degree.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Standard Expectations:

1. Possess the understanding of and commitment to the university mission.
2. Represent the university in an appropriate and positive manner.
3. Maintain confidentiality of information.
4. Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as needed. Some travel may be required.
5. Communicate professionally with office partners and vendors.
6. Complete other tasks as assigned.

Job-Specific Expectations:

1. Provide support and resources as assigned for on-campus activities.

2. Work with departments on campus to promote events, speakers, and student engagement.

3. Use provided office equipment to capture content for possible publications and social media posts.

4. Develop and coordinate ongoing engagement projects to educate current Cumberland students and the greater community about Cumberland’s continued impact.

5. Assist with selecting social media content planning and website development.

6. Provide support for multiple campus and community events including Phoenix Ball, Notes for Nurses, Orientation, Rising Phoenix Days, etc. with a specific emphasis on events hosted by the Office of Advancement and the Office of Enrollment.

7. Compose, draft and prepare communications such as press releases, emails, flyers, website copy, etc.

EDUCATION

Required:     

1. Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0. preferably related to Marketing.
2. Must be fully accepted into a Master’s Degree program at Cumberland University.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

1. Ability to effectively collect information and create captivating content for promotion using design platforms such as Canva.
2. Advanced writing and editing skills.
3. Excellent people, customer service, and time management skills.
4. Superior interpersonal communication skills.
5. Ability to perform duties and responsibilities with limited supervision. 
6. Mature decision-making skills and ability to establish work priorities based on essential operations.

REMUNERATION

For their services, the Marketing and Communications Graduate Assistant will receive the following:

1. Full Tuition Waiver (Books and fees are not included)
2. Professional growth opportunities.

PLEASE SUBMIT COVER LETTER AND RESUME

A completed application for the Graduate Assistant position includes the following:

1. Cover letter that includes your interest in the GA position and your qualifications:

    A. Background information about you.

    B. Motivations for applying for the GA position.

    C. Include any activities that you have participated in and/or work experiences or skills that you feel qualify you for the GA position.

    D. Description of personal, leadership, and administrative skills and how you would apply them to the GA position.

    E, Why are you the right fit for this job? 

2. Resume

3.  Three professional or educational references