Student Assistant - Center for Career & Leadership Development Marketing

Inside Higher Ed; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A public institution in Georgia is seeking a Student Assistant for the Center for Career and Leadership Development. The role involves managing social media, developing marketing content, and assisting with office operations. Ideal candidates are enrolled students with a minimum 2.5 GPA and experience in marketing tools like Canva and Adobe. This part-time position offers a chance to enhance career development initiatives within the university community.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student with at least 6 credit hours.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms.
• Experience in marketing and design is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage social media calendar and posts to promote events.
• Develop content for newsletters and promotional materials.
• Assist with office operations and communicate effectively.

Skills

Experience with Canva

Social media management

Oral and written communication

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Currently enrolled at Middle Georgia State University

Minimum 2.5 GPA

Tools

Adobe

Hootsuite

Job description

Student Assistant - Center for Career & Leadership Development Marketing

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Job Title: Student Assistant - Center for Career & Leadership Development Marketing

Location: Middle Georgia State University

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 288295

About Us: Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses - Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia, and extends global outreach through its fully-online campus. With an enrollment of 8,400 students primarily from Georgia's 159 counties, the university offers six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary: In this position students will assist the Center for Career and Leadership Development (CCLD) career advisors with marketing and outreach efforts. The goal is to increase student and community knowledge and awareness of the services provided at the CCLD by promoting and communicating those services through a variety of platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital communication by managing social media calendar and posts to promote events, career and leadership education topics, and communicate other CCLD activities.
• Develop content for newsletters, flyers, and promotional handouts for student outreach using Canva and other professional design platforms.
• Manage regular communication with students to promote the use of Handshake and other career platforms used by the department.
• Manage promotional campaigns related to the CCLD that include, but are not limited to career fairs, Handshake, general Career Development usage, the career outcomes survey, the Professional Clothing Closet, and student leadership programs as needed.
• Represent the department by setting up promotional tables and outreach to students.
• Assist with office operations (e.g., answering phone calls, assisting walk-ins, etc.) as needed and communicate professionally and effectively with clients and staff in both oral and written forms about Handshake, interviewing, professional attire, career fair prep, LinkedIn, job search, and other services.
• Assist the Director of the Center for Career and Leadership Development and staff with other tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Currently enrolled student at Middle Georgia State University in a minimum of 6 credit hours.
• Experience with and knowledge of computers and software programs including Canva, Adobe, and social media sites such as Hootsuite, Facebook, Instagram, etc.
• Oral and written communication skills
• Critical and creative thinking skills
• Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Majoring in marketing, media and communication, English, or another communication area
• Knowledge in marketing, design, and outreach principles
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures
• Customer service experience for outreach to students

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503 and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 877.251.2644. Individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

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