Marketing Assisant; Part-Time

Classification Information

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Position Information

Position Title

Position Number

Position Number PS4-MARK

Position Type

Position Type Part Time

Leave Format

Leave Format Staff

Shift

Shift Day/Special Events

Supervisor Title Executive Director of Marketing & Public Information Officer

Location Main Campus (Dobson)

Job Description - Summary

The Marketing Assistant will assist the Marketing Executive Director with daily activities of the Marketing Department including any internal and external marketing and communication efforts such as public relations activities, media inquiries, publication development, and other promotional activities. This position will be scheduled for 28 hours per week.
NOTE :
This is an in-person position at the Dobson Campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• A. Create and distribute external e-newsletters using Constant Contact email software
• B. Write, proof, and distribute media releases upon receiving proper approval
• C. Maintain a college-wide calendar of special events and activities
• D. Update and maintain Surry Community College’s social media outlets including Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, and Instagram.
• E. Update college website, www.surry.edu, with press releases, schedules, calendar of events, etc.
• F. Maintain updated media contact database along with other special distribution lists
• G. Take photos as necessary for internal and external uses such as press releases, articles, schedule mailer, and catalog
• H. Maintain a press clipping file system on a weekly basis
• I. Assist college personnel with special projects, such as flyers, pamphlets, or other promotional material
• J. Manage the flow of marketing/public relations requests
• K. Represent the Marketing Department at meetings, events, and special functions
• L. Complete proper paperwork for accounting for department accounts payable
• M. Assist with coordination and promotion of special events on campus
• N. Maintain a clean and safe work area
• O. Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Marketing

General Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must meet the requirements listed below that represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to be successful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The following skills are required:

Language

Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common business correspondence and reports.
• Ability to articulate professional responses to common inquiries and/or complaints from students, faculty, staff, or the public at-large.
• Ability to write using proper grammar and punctuation.
• Ability to effectively present information to administration, students, faculty, staff, or the public at-large.

Mathematical

Skills:

• Ability to apply and understand standard mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Other

Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College and to the philosophy of the community college system.

Required Qualifications

Associate Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field; experience/proficiency in the use of integrated software (Microsoft Word and Excel), social media websites, effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to coordinate and prioritize office duties

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and experience in an educational office setting

Certificates, Licences, Registrations

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required…