Marketing Assistant

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Opportunity for a creative role

Experience in student government

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a part-time Marketing assistant within the Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU). This role involves supporting student-led initiatives, managing social media content, and assisting with marketing campaigns.

The ideal candidate will have excellent time-management skills, experience in graphic design and digital media, and must be a current student at the University of Utah. Join us in representing the university and engaging our student body!

Qualifications

• Must be a University of Utah student.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to respond quickly to requests and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing initiatives and projects.
• Monitor ASUU posting boards across campus.
• Install and take down advertising as needed.
• Compose and post digital content for social media and websites.
• Assist with graphic design and media production projects.
• Provide support in the implementation of policies and procedures.

Skills

Time-management skills

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Graphic design

Photography

Video production

Education

Current University of Utah student

Pursuing a degree in Business, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Lightroom CC

Job description

Job Summary

The Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) is the student government representing all 35,000+ undergraduate and graduate students. This position’s focus will be assisting the Associate Director, Student Leadership & Outreach, working with ASUU student government leaders on various student‑led initiatives, and marketing projects for ASUU.

The Student Governance and Leadership department at the University of Utah is hiring a part‑time Marketing assistant. This role will provide the Student Governance and Leadership team with a variety of services, including the coordination of and assistance with marketing campaigns both printed and digital, as well as the distribution and upkeep of advertising assets. Further responsibilities include posting an assortment of content on social media and the department’s website, as well as graphic design, photography, and video production assignments. This position will also be responsible for overseeing posting boards across campus twice a week.

A Marketing assistant needs to have excellent attendance and time‑management skills, be an efficient and productive worker, and possess professional communication skills as well as the ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Support the Associate Director, Student Leadership & Outreach with any projects related to marketing, advertising, and the ASUU Brand.
• Visit & monitor all ASUU posting boards across campus regularly.
• Install, monitor, and take down advertising.
• Compose, schedule, and post a variety of web‑based content, including social media campaigns and website information.
• Support the ASUU Marketing Board with graphic design, photography, and video production projects when assigned by the Associate Director, Student Leadership & Outreach.
• Provide office support, assist students, assist in the implementation of policies and procedures and represent Student Governance and Leadership as a staff member, and support ASUU front desk coverage when needed.
• Coordinate and help facilitate special projects as needed.
• Support with the purchase and distribution of promotional items.
• Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a University of Utah student.
• Excellent time‑management and organizational skills.
• Self‑motivated, ability to prioritize, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to respond quickly to requests and meet deadlines.

Preferences

• Students ideally pursuing a degree in Business, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Graphic Design, etc.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, & Adobe Lightroom CC preferred but not required.

Special Instructions Summary

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581‑7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post‑retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366‑7770 or (800) 695‑4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581‑7447 if you have questions regarding the post‑retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at The University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.

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