Student Marketing Assistant II

UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNIONCALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGESTUDENT ASSISTANT EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Marketing Supervisor, the Student Marketing Assistant II is responsible for working as a member of the marketing team and will work primarily on marketing and promoting events and programs utilizing the department's current social media platforms.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Implement marketing strategies with knowledge of major social media applications

• Manage and sustain an online presence through social media

• Cover multiple University Student Union (USU) events on multiple social media platforms, including producing live and recap videos, and documenting with still photos

• Distribute flyers, posters, and banners in designated as well as targeted areas of the USU and campus

• Attend weekly meetings and participate in strategic marketing planning and brainstorming sessions

• Organize, set up, and dismantle marketing booth at various campus locations

• Distribute promotional giveaways and marketing materials

• Assist the Marketing Supervisor, Marketing Coordinator and Marketing Manager in recruiting, hiring and training new employees

• Plan and prepare for various publicity stunts

• Perform basic clerical duties such as filing, typing, answering calls, etc.

• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Must be a currently enrolled CSUN student

• Marketing majors preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Previous related experience and/or specialized education required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Driver's License and auto insurance

• Must be available to work a minimum of 20/hours/week based on the operational needs and working hours of the department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIE

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• Establish or learn to establish and build cooperative relationships with university students, faculty, and staff, as well as USU employees

• Ability or ability to learn to make independent decisions and make recommendations

• Ability or ability to learn to identify problems and/or concerns relative to position of employment, and recommend viable solutions

• Ability to effectively coordinate multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines

• Ability to adhere to work rules, follow directions, use time effectively and work productively without close supervision

• Ability to pay close attention to detail

• Ability to receive and accept constructive feedback

• Ability to learn to verbally communicate effectively, including ability to share relevant information, ask questions, listen well and respond appropriately

• Ability to learn to communicate effectively in writing, including composition, grammar, spelling and punctuation

• Ability to work in a culturally diverse, ethnically pluralistic environment

In addition and through this position, the Student Marketing Assistant II will have the opportunity to learn, develop, and acquire the following transferable skills:

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Time Management: The process of managing one's time effectively and productively to complete multiple assigned tasks.

ANALYTICAL

• Critical Thinking: The ability to think rationally and thoughtfully through a problem or project and determine the best steps needed.

• Problem Solving: The process of identifying a problem, prioritizing a solution, and implementing a resolution quickly and effectively to complex issues.

INTERPERSONAL

• Communication: The ability to effectively give and receive information.

STRATEGIC PLANNING

• Creativity: Generates new and unique ideas in brainstorming settings to develop new approaches to tasks programs, and/ or events.

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Project Management: The ability to initiate, plan, and execute a project or event.

SUPERVISION

Supervision is provided by the Marketing Supervisor

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is primarily performed in a temperature-controlled office environment, as well as outdoors in varying weather conditions. Daily contact with members of the campus community, including students, faculty, staff, administrators and guests, is required. In addition to regularly assigned work schedule Monday-Friday, must possess an ability and willingness to work some weekends, academic interim, and break periods as needed; must be flexible, adaptable, and readily able to adjust to changes in work environment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply online at www.csun.edu/usu/jobs

Applications from CSUN students including first time, transfer, international, work study, LGBTQIA , and Veterans are welcome and encouraged.

Applicants for this position who submit a cover letter and resume in addition to the application will receive priority consideration.

The University Student Union at California State University, Northridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources.