Student Employee - Events and Communications Assistant - Fall

UCM Career and Life Design Center Assistant

You will be primarily responsible for growing the UCM Career and Life Design audience and brand visibility.

Duties Include:

• Assist with office and event project management through various projects for Events, Marketing, and Data Manager, and the Assistant Director of Faculty & Employer Partnerships
• Create marketing content for all center events and initiatives and assist management of office-affiliated platforms (Handshake, Linked In, Tik Tok, Instagram, You Tube, and others), excluding the Mule Mindset Podcast platforms and socials
• Maintain an active online (social media, website management) and email presence to communicate with students, alumni, faculty, employers, etc.
• Coordinate volunteers as needed for Spring and Fall career fairs, to include solicitation of volunteers and scheduling volunteer staff
• Assist with day-to-day office administrative operations, including but not limited to email and phone management
• Assist with and manage providing opportunities for students to interact with future employers and on-campus recruiters, including hall tables and informational sessions
• Support data and assessment projects, including collection and management
• Promote the Career and Life Design Center's mission, vision, and services through active marketing engagement in person and online
• Partner with W.I.S.E. coaches and the Professional Clothing Studio team to align marketing content and event promotions.
• Foster partnerships and relationships with campus community constituents through events and marketing initiatives
• Help UCM students get connected, integrated, and engaged with their career development

Education:

• Enrollment in UCM degree program

Experience:

• Well-versed in social media and various platforms, including, but not limited to Tik Tok, Instagram, and You Tube (familiarity with professional platforms such as Linked In and Handshake is a plus)
• Willingness to learn and maintain accessibility requirements to ensure all digital marketing content adheres to accessibility standards (captions, alt-text, color contrast, etc.) and University branding guidelines
• Working knowledge in creating and editing multimedia content, including graphics, short and long-form video, and audio assets to maintain brand consistency
• Communication, presentation, and public speaking skills
• Organizational, project, and time management skills
• Proficient editing and punctuation skills
• Critical and analytical skills
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to make connections in both interpersonal settings and online spaces
• Team-oriented
• Knowledgeable or willing to learn about new technology and enhance computer skills
• Self-motivated, strong initiative, and problem-solving skills

Working Hours and Days:

• Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00, 10-15 hours total
• No more than 20 hours per week

Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position:
Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position:
Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions:
Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions:
Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE:

A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.