Graduate Assistant in Alumni Engagement and Marketing & CommunicationsLocation 100 N East Ave, Waukesha, WI, 53186, United States
Job Category Graduate Assistant, Graduate Assistant
Employee Type Student-Graduate Assist
Description
Description: At Carroll University, we are committed to identifying and employing strategies to support our goal to be and remain a socially just organization. Rooted in the Presbyterian (U.S.A.) heritage, we respect all aspects of diversity, embrace the practice of equity, expect inclusion, and embrace belonging throughout our community. Therefore, we seek applicants who can demonstrate their understanding of justice and who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population.
As the Graduate Assistant for Alumni Engagement and Marketing & Communications, you will gain practical experience in various facets of alumni engagement and marketing at Carroll University. The position will assist the alumni team in aspects of alumni engagement including but not limited to: Homecoming, Reunion & Family Weekend, the Alumni Council, Student Alumni Ambassadors, regional events, young alumni engagement, and the marketing and communications team in various aspects of marketing including but not limited to website updates, social media support, and content creation. This is a two-year position with the expectation of successful graduation from Carroll University with a Master's Degree.
Responsibilities:- Represent Carroll University at internal and external events.
- Assist with the coordination of event logistics including but not limited to planning, outreach to vendors, preparing event materials, photo and video coverage, executing and attending events as needed, and follow-up after events.
- Subject to availability, attend large university events such as Homecoming, Reunion & Family Weekend, Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony & Dinner, Pioneer Golf Classic, and Commencement.
- Process event registrations in our database as needed.
- Support the alumni engagement team with processing event attendees post-events.
- Assist Web Content Specialist with regularly monitoring website content to ensure updated photos, videos and information.
- Perform website updates and the maintenance of information on carrollu.edu as requested.
- Assist the Social Media Specialist with any asset needs for various Carroll social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc. as requested.
- Perform other office duties as needed such as answering the alumni office line, mailings, printing, greeting visitors, etc.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications:Education and/or Experience:- Bachelor's degree is required.
- Previous experience in event planning and communications is preferred.
- Previous experience working in higher education is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required; experience with databases is a plus.
- Willingness to learn, or existing familiarity with, Adobe Photoshop.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to evolving digital tools and technologies.
- Maintain full time status in an eligible Carroll University graduate program is required (tuition is fully waived for all graduate programs except for Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant).
Human Relations Skills:- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; Ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, ability, socio-economic background, or job type.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented; strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities; ability to work independently as well as on a team; flexibility.
- Customer service experience is strongly preferred.
- Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.
Term of Employment:- This position is limited to a two-year employment term.
Requirements
Please attach a cover letter and resume with this electronic application.
Carroll University makes employment opportunities available to qualified individuals whose skills and experience make them suitable candidates for placement. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.
Carroll University does not discriminate in any manner contrary to law or justice on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran's status in administration of programs or in the employment of faculty and staff.
The employment opportunities list is updated periodically based on openings. Applications will be accepted only for vacancies currently listed. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.
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