Missouri State University Graduate Assistant – Campus Recreation

Area: Marketing GA

Position Summary

The Graduate Assistant-Marketing is responsible for coordinating advertising, marketing, and promotions for Campus Recreation programs, events and services.

Supervision

Reports to the Associate Director of Campus Recreation

Essential Functions

1. Maintain the Campus Recreation website and keep up to date on website design and appearance.

2. Develop and create a marketing plan to promote, enhance and develop interest in programs, services, and facilities offered by Campus Recreation.

3. Coordinate promotions and marketing needs for all areas within Campus Recreation.

4. Seek feedback from Campus Recreation staff regarding print and web materials.

5. Supervises the Web/Video and Graphic Design student employees. Delegates tasks and provides timely feedback regarding performance and project deadlines.

6. Keep current with computer technology and software including design software (i.e., WebPress, Adobe Creative Suite, and InDesign) needed to develop promotional materials both in print and digital media.

7. Maintain inventory of printing supplies and equipment. Request supplies and/or equipment, as needed.

8. Ensure graphic design software is current.

9. Incorporate and maintain web and social media outlets (i.e. Facebook, Twitter) for promotions and advertising.

10. Plan promos for Campus Recreation programs and insure promotional materials are current.

11. Research and assist in the purchase of promotional items.

12. Assist with other duties assigned.

Other Responsibilities

1. Assist with special projects and assignments as requested.

2. Attend all required meetings: division and department-wide.

3. Serve on internal and University committees, as needed.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

1. Must meet all requirements outlined in the Graduate Assistantship contract signed at the beginning of the year.

2. Technological expertise and design experience is preferred.

3. Good communication, customer service, organization, and leadership skills.

4. Required to work up to 20 hours per week.

5. Report to work two weeks prior to the start of the fall semester; report one week prior to the start of spring semester. Summer semester is not required, but highly encouraged.

Terms Available:

1st year Fall & Spring semesters (9 month position)

2nd year With positive review

Summer Possible Employment

Application Procedures

Send Official Graduate Assistantship Application and Resume to: Galen Martin

Missouri State University/Campus Recreation 901 S National, Springfield, MO 65897

or gmartin@MissouriState.edu