Graduate Assistant at FPU Only - Marketing - AY 26-27

About the role

Franklin Pierce University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to join our Marketing & Communication (MarCom) Team. The role involves assisting with in-house design needs, social media management, and other department administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the University’s visual identity and messaging through the conception and creation of multifaceted materials and collateral, including print and digital pieces.
• Work with staff and faculty from throughout the University to assist with project and material requests, guiding them to the marketing request form on the Intranet and other resources.
• Maintain follow-up communication on projects in process. Monitor and respond to requested projects submitted through email, web-based project management (Asana).
• Communicate with and maintain professional contacts with various print vendors to facilitate print quoting, proofing as needed. Contribute to the development of quotes and proof collateral, as requested.
• Maintain physical document library and records including materials order list.
• Assess marketing analytics from various campaigns, as needed, in support of the Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Must present a design portfolio for review.
• Minimum of two years of graphic design experience (may be in a classroom setting).
• Possess basic graphic design and production skills and have the adaptability to integrate new developments in design.
• Photography, social media and web helpful.
• Possess a working knowledge of graphic design techniques, design trends and media, as well as prepress technologies and print production processes.
• Ability to balance priorities and accomplish assigned tasks. Ability to shift quickly between several tasks without loss of continuity.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Have a solid working knowledge and the proficiency to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as the ability to stay current with emerging office techniques.
• Possess strong conceptual, creative skills, and the ability to communicate ideas effectively.
• Ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with faculty, staff, students, and outside vendors.

Requirements

Candidate must be accepted to Franklin Pierce graduate school before GA application will be considered.

Benefits

Term(s): Summer, Fall and Spring.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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