Marketing Assistant Job at Victoria College in Victoria

Victoria College is recruiting for a Full-time, Benefits eligible Marketing Assistant. The Marketing Assistant will provide support for the Director of Marketing & Communications and other Marketing & Communications personnel.

This position is benefits eligible. For more information on Victoria College's excellent benefits package, click the benefits tab.

About Our Institution

Victoria College (VC) is a vital public community college located in Victoria, Texas and has been a respected community partner in the Crossroads region since 1925. VC offers a variety of high-quality associate's degrees and transfer programs, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. The college serves approximately 8,200 students across diverse backgrounds and learning styles.

1. Academic Support & Student Success
2. Allied Health
3. Career & Technical Education
4. Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
5. Science, Mathematics, Engineering, & Physical Education

Additionally, VC offers various programs through the Academy of Lifelong Learning, catering to the educational needs of the community.

Living in the Area

Victoria, a charming city with a population of around 67,000, provides a welcoming and affordable environment. Residents enjoy diverse culinary experiences, a rich cultural scene, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Victoria's cost of living is significantly lower than the national average.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Receives department’s project requests and assigns tasks using an online project management system.
2. Serves as a liaison for Marketing & Communications and facilitates consistent communication and collaboration with personnel from various departments.
3. Uses a content management system to submit content, post events, upload photos and videos, and generate reports.
4. Processes budget and purchasing requests, reconciles expenses, tracks expenditures, and provides monthly budget reports.
5. Uses Microsoft Office and other software to input data, maintain records, create reports, and carry out requests.
6. Creates and maintains online forms and surveys.
7. Tracks the College’s daily media activity and prepares reports.
8. Maintains the College’s website calendar and submits event information to community calendars.
9. Orders supplies and maintains inventory.
10. Coordinates the College’s participation in community events and volunteer opportunities.
11. Participates in the development of the College’s social media strategy.
12. Assists with various marketing and recruiting efforts, including events, photo shoots, and advertising.
13. Answers departmental phone calls and emails.
14. Uploads digital ads to campus monitors.
15. Recruits mascot volunteers and coordinates mascot appearances.
16. Coordinates travel activities and processes travel reimbursements.
17. Distributes marketing materials to businesses and community partners.
18. Schedules meetings and provides support to the Marketing & Communications team.
19. Assists the Communication Center with calls and live chats.
20. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently under time constraints.
• Team player who is dependable and detail oriented.
• Must be available to work occasional evening and weekend events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in office technology or business-related field.
• Minimum three years of related experience.
• Familiarity with a community college environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle controls, etc. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Hearing of light to moderate sound is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.