The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works (URCW) - Social Media & Marketing Assistant

Job Title: Social Media & Marketing Assistant

Department: The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works (URCW)

Supervisor: Joanne D Altman

Starting Rate of Pay: 9.00

Length of Time: Eligible for rehire on a semester basis.

Department Description

The Office of URCW encourages and supports the establishment of collaborative partnerships between faculty mentors and enterprising students. We track student research and achievements, award travel grants, sponsor a freshmen program called Research Rookies, host a spring undergraduate research conferences, manage summer research programs, promote the activities of the office, put out a monthly newsletter, and promote student achievements.  As a student employee you will be able to build on your experience in marketing and design as well as gain experience in office management. You should be able to build a portfolio of design work.

Job Description

This office assistant position involves managing several forms of social media and building promotional content for the URCW Office.

Job Location/ Hours Required

The candidate will perform most/all job duties in Couch 218B.  Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; however, the total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 20 hours. This position requires 6-8 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Keep our social media platforms active and engaged.
• Create designs for announcements, brochures, and conference programs.
• Participate in the planning and hosting of our spring research conference.
• Assist at Open Houses and Freshmen Orientations.
• Other duties on behalf of URCW as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants should be able to work independently, creatively, quickly, and have proficiency using Word, Acrobat, and design tools (ie. Canva).  Applicant should already have experience in marketing and design. Applicants should also be able to ask for help or direction when they aren’t clear on instructions.

Applicant must also complete the following survey to be considered: http://highpoint.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_249id6UeWbCvR2Z

Desired Skills:

• Attentive to detail
• Conscientious in your work
• creative
• Training in design of promotional materials
• Minimum 2.8 overall GPA
• Problem solver
• independent and efficient
• Careful and detailed oriented
• Solution oriented
• Invested in the success of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works