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Missouri Western State University

Marketing Assistant Job at Missouri Western State University in St Joseph

Missouri Western State University, St Joseph, MO, United States


Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Marketing Assistant

Department
Early College Academy

Appointment Term
Spring (January - May)

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Early College Academy (ECA) is seeking to fill the Marketing Assistant role. In this job, you will assist the ECA team in planning, executing, and maintaining key campaigns, content, promotions, and relevant marketing strategies. This position looks to engage key stakeholders on and off-campus through creative and innovative marketing techniques and approaches.

Please contact Ben Moran, Director, with any questions. bmoran4@missouriwestern.edu - 816.271.4109

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Assist with and support the launch of social media platforms
  • Independently and collaboratively aid in the development of strategies, campaigns, and content on a regular basis with supervision and support as desired.
  • Review and update print materials, promotions, packaging, and other digital and physical projects as needed.
  • Review and track analytics and data
  • Recommend improvements to target areas and goals
  • Collaborate and brainstorm with students, faculty, staff and partnerships to develop content while increasing and expanding brand awareness.
  • Research best practices and emerging social media trends.
  • Participate in various events and tabling opportunities as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
  • MWSU Student
  • Degree Seeking
  • At least an overall 2.5 overall GPA
  • Enrolled at least part-time
  • Must qualify for Federal Work Study
Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • The desired student should have knowledge and experience in marketing, professional communications, graphic design or similar fields.
  • Strong understanding of social media tools and platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok, LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms).
  • Knowledge in Graphic Design programs (Adobe Suites, Canva, Photo Shop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office, and other relevant programs
  • Effective communication skills both verbal and written
  • Organized with high attention to detail; ability to independently and collaboratively handle multiple projects with oversight and support as needed
  • Understanding of basic principles of marketing and communications
  • Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects to meet set, predetermined deadlines
  • Knowledge and experience with social media analytics and tracking


Physical Demands
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Demands

Location where duties are to be performed

Popplewell 203

Federal Work Study
Required

Hours of Work

You will be expected to work approximately 5-10 hours per week (per hiring discussion).
ECA is extremely flexible with student schedules, ensuring academics are the primary focus for the right candidate.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
ST185P

Number of Vacancies
2

Open Date
11/19/2024

Priority Deadline
01/20/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

This position requires a student who has Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website)