Marketing Assistant (2 openings)
***Prefer applicants that qualify for Federal Work Study. Please contact Student Financial Services at 434-982-6000 or http://sfs.virginia.edu/workstudy to inquire about eligibility***
The University of Virginia Career Center fosters holistic career development
and facilitates connections to educate, inspire confidence, and empower all
students to launch professionally and personally fulfilling lives. Our office
is located in the Carl Smith Center at Scott Stadium (2nd floor of Bryant Hall),
1815 Stadium Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903. We are on the UTS bus route and
have short-term metered parking for visitors. We offer a fun, friendly and
learning atmosphere in which to work and we welcome the opportunity to employ
talented University of Virginia students. To learn more about the UVA Career
Center, please visit http://www.career.virginia.edu.
Employment Start/End Dates: No earlier than 8/22/2017 and no later than 5/11/2018
Position is up to 10 hours per week; flexible with class schedule.
Job Purpose
The Marketing Assistant position is responsible for promoting the Career Center and increasing student involvement with Career Center events. This job provides an excellent opportunity for students to get transferable experience with social media and marketing/communication strategies.
Duties
- Assist with the strategy and implementation of marketing campaigns, including posting flyers, sidewalk chalking, social media promotion, etc.
- Provide information to UVA students about opportunities within the Career Center
- Increase Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram followers
- Update monthly and annual analytic reports including Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, Twitter analytics, Instagram analytics, and email engagement
- Attend occasional events (career fairs, etc.)
Qualifications
- Outgoing and cheerful personality that enjoys conversing with UVA students
- Must be able to communicate and maintain professional relationships effectively with team members
- Fulfill scheduled tasks/projects in a timely manner
- Maintain scheduled office hours and contribute up to 10 hours per week
- Profound attention to detail
- Must have problem-solving abilities using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Student workers are subject to semester and/or academic year evaluation by supervisor(s).
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.