ALUMNI GENERAL - Student Assistant/Marketing
Job Classification
Student-Regular
Position summary
We are looking for technologically capable current student to help with maintaining, updating and developing variety of marketing and technological efforts.
This position will work closely with Director of Alumni Services on variety of new marketing efforts, social media marketing and email marketing communication with our Alumni base of over 94,000 world-wide.
Qualifications summary
Applicants must be proficient in using Macintosh OS as well as have Windows computer experience. Must be able to research information on the web quickly and effectively and be able to function with minimal supervision and be generally comfortable with technology and learning new things.
Must be able to perform tasks assigned in an efficient manner.
Duties and responsibilities
- Make updates/changes to Office of Alumni Services website using WSIWYG editors and WordPress interface.
- Develop content for social media, update and post to social media streams
- Under instruction of Staff, create and distribute email marketing campaigns through software similar to campaign monitor or mailchimp.
- Do manual tasks around the Alumni House as necessary
- Work on certain aspects of Homecoming Weekend events including creating marketing and promotional materials.
Supervisory responsibilities
N/A
Qualifications
- High degree of computer proficiency
- Mac OS experience
- Adobe Suite experience preferred
- HTML knowledge preferred
- Excellent verbal and written English skill
- Ability to learn and understand technological concepts such as website development and/or iOS Application development
- Ability to execute complex technical tasks under supervision or direction of others
Technical competencies
- Ability to work in WordPress
- Ability to work in Campaign monitor or similar Email Marketing software
- Ability to use Adobe Photoshop
- Ability to research and develop information with the help of world wide web
- Ability to adapt to shifting technological trends
Interpersonal interactions
Must be comfortable interacting in person and on a phone with alumni and visitors, must be able to effectively operate with minimum supervision.
Physical demands
Must be able to perform simple physical tasks such as lifting light to medium boxes, helping with physical event setup, lifting tables and chairs. Must be able to drive a golf cart as needed.
Work environment
Quiet and brightly lit office environment