Marketing Assistant

Student Intermediate LevelRequisition IDreq31868Working TitleMarketing AssistantPay$14.00 HourlyCampusMain - Albuquerque, NMDepartmentAmerican Indian Student Services (442A)Employment TypeStudent EmploymentStudent TypeStudent EmploymentStatusNon-ExemptBackground Check RequiredNoFor Best Consideration Date2/7/2025Position SummaryPosition Summary**WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONSFOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS & WORKSTUDY ELIGIBILITY IS PREFERRED**The core mission of American Indian Student Services (AISS) is to provide opportunities that enhance American Indian student success, whilealso advancing a wide range of objectives aligned with The University of NewMexico's enrollment, retention, and graduation goals. AISS is seeking a Marketing Assistant to assist with themanagement of AISS social media and graphic design work.Join a team that is passionateabout positively supporting American Indian/Indigenous students in their highereducation journey!The ideal candidate woulddemonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Customer/Student Service,Project Management & Event Coordination, and Computer Skills. Primaryduties include, but are not limited to:- Management of AISS social media account(s)- Development of graphic design & marketing work- Launches, manages, and assists in developing effective social media campaigns/presence on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and other relevant social networking sites as well as establish consistent communication across multiple networks- Monitors all mentions of AISS found online, including online discussions, crafting responses, tracking alerts, and monitoring social media sites via mobile devices in a timely manner- Assists in the collection, compilation, and analysis of online activity data and comprehensive statistical and narrative reports- Attend monthly UNM Social Media Users Group (SMUG) & Marketing & Communication Advisory Council (MARCOMM) meetings to collect ideas and keep up to date with UNM Social Media policy- Collaborates with the AISS marketing team to ensure proper content and messaging executed online is relevant to organizational goals- Produce original photographic elements featuring campus life, events, and locations- Film and edit videos for social media and website- Additional job-related duties as assignedThe Marketing Assistant willcollaborate with AISS Professional Staff on projects and assignments as needed.Attention to detail, time management, and communication are essential,especially in the event of short notice of projects and coordination ofmarketing campaigns that extend across multiple semesters. The MarketingAssistant will assist with Front Desk duties, including: providing in-personand telephone general information specific to the department and/or theUniversity; operating various office machines, photographic equipment, andcomputers; data entry; managing spreadsheet applications; photocopies andfacsimiles; maintaining confidential records and information; and assistingwith special projects and programming.This position requires in-personwork at American Indian Student Services. Work hours during the Spring semesterare up to 28 hours per week. Additional assignments and work hours may beassigned. Continued employment through the Summer/Fall 2025 semester and beyondwill be determined through the department performance evaluation process.Minimum QualificationsEquivalencies not found for this positionPreferred QualificationsMinimumQualificationsEnrolled in a degree-seekingprogram at UNM, enrolled at least half-time (6) at UNM for Spring 2025 (Audithours do not count), and, if Work Study eligible, must meet SatisfactoryAcademic Progress.Applicants must have a minimum 2.5cumulative GPA and be enrolled full-time at UNM-Main Campus.PreferredQualificationsDemonstratedproficiency/experience:- Expertise/competency utilizing Adobe Creative applications (Illustrator, lnDesign, Adobe Express, and Photoshop), Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), Canva, and Internet Navigation is required.- Applicants must possess positive work ethic, initiative, flexibility, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.- Highly motivated individual with strong organizational and interpersonal skills and an established record of providing superior customer service is critical to the position.- Applicants who demonstrate the ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures, and work both independently and as a team member will receive priority consideration.- Applicants with creative experience producing original photographic content featuring campus life in alignment with UNM Brand Standards.- Ability to create high quality graphic content, original copy, and videos aligned with UNM Brand Standards.- Backgrounds in project management, highly desired.- Applicants must be available to start no later than February 17, 2025.- Applicants that can commit to the Marketing Assistant position for a minimum of one year are highly desirable.ApplicationInstructionsTo receive full consideration for this position, an applicant must:1. Complete Online Application 2. Attach/upload Resume 3. Attach/upload a CoverLetter (see Cover Letter instructions below) 4. Attach/upload Spring 2025Course Schedule 5. Attach/upload a sample of your graphic design and/ormarketing work. Incomplete Applicationsmay not be considered.Cover Letter Requirements: Please introduce yourself, describe yourrelevant experience(s) & skill(s), and outline how you anticipatecontributing to the success of American Indian Student Services.Application InstructionsOnly applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted.If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.