Communication Assistant PTS

Associated Students Inc•Pomona, CA

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

Associated Students, Inc. employs student-focused professionals with equity-mindsets. Established in 1963, ASI is a non- profit corporation guided by a student board and managed by full-time professional staff. ASI is considered a part of the Cal Poly Pomona Division of Student Affairs with a dashed reporting line to Administrative Affairs. ASI serves the entire campus population, including over 27,000 students, by providing opportunities for student engagement, student employment, and a multitude of programs and services such as recreation and wellness, student union and activities, student government, and childcare. ASI operational support areas include human resources, financial services, information technology, facilities management, and marketing. ASI is engaged in the work of being a learning organization. Currently, the guiding ideas of the organization are “under construction” as the team re-imagines its vision, mission, and core values. ASI is looking for dynamic team members who value team learning, co-creation, and adaptability to best serve the needs of our students. As an evolving learning organization, ASI is human-centered and strives to live its values of care and growth. The purpose of ASI is to transform lives, and its vision will be co-developed through the teamwork of staff. With a commitment to learning, continuous improvement, and innovation, ASI is looking for a dynamic team member who supports team learning, co-creation, radical candor, psychological safety, growth mindset, and lives out equity, diversity, and inclusion practices.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
Self-motivated with strong organizational and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated creative ability
Ability to operate a computer workstation using word processing, spreadsheet and other computer applications in use
Desire to learn about marketing, advertising, and corporate communications
Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
Ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Ability to maintain professional work conduct
Ability to make independent decisions and make recommendations
Ability to adhere to work rules, follow directions, use time effectively and work productively without close supervision
Ability to manage time in a demanding, deadline-driven environment
Demonstrated ability to provide friendly and pleasant customer-oriented service
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population and campus community

Nice To Haves

Experience in journalism and/or public relations preferred, Communication major a plus
Experience with AP Style writing preferred

Responsibilities

Writes copy for the following: campaigns, press releases, video scripts, radio ads, flyers, brochures, articles, newsletters, annual reports, external client projects, and other publications
Reads, proofs, and edits to detect errors/style discrepancies in written communication, pre-press projects such as press releases, flyers, brochures, articles, newsletters, annual reports, external client projects, and other publications
Records and tracks measurable outcomes of the organization’s blog and email marketing efforts
Reports information provided by specific ASI departments and the campus community
Markets various services, programs, and events through writing both informative and lifestyle stories for various print and digital mediums
Ensures that changes/revisions are properly annotated, and that typeset material is correct
Performs fact-checking duties
Follows and helps to maintain the ASI Writing Style Guide
Formulates and writes articles that cover marketing events
Contributes story ideas and conducts interviews
Assists in compiling local media coverage report and media clips
Assists in presentations about communication and public relations efforts
Assists in the development and administration of the campaign strategy
Assists in researching new public relations opportunities such as collaborations with campus partners or community members, working with influencers, etc.
Provides administrative support