Student Assistant - Center Career & Leadership Development Marketing

Job Title

Student Assistant - Center for Career & Leadership Development Marketing

Middle Georgia State University

Temporary

Part-Time

288295

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 global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia s 159 counties.

The University has six academic schools, including Georgia s flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

In this position students will assist the Center for Career and Leadership Development (CCLD) career advisors with marketing and outreach efforts. The goal of this position 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.

• 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 as well as communicating professionally and effectively with clients and staff in both oral and written forms about Handshake, interviewing, professional attire, career fair prep, Linked In, job search, and other services.
• Assist the Director of the Center for Career and Leadership Development and staff with other tasks as needed

• 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 including Hootsuite, Facebook, Instagram, etc.
• Oral and written communication skills
• Critical and creative thinking skills
• Attention to detail

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

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 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 MGA policy page.

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES:
Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the 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…