Graduate Assistant, Advertising and Sales

SJSU Student Union • San Jose, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Union, Inc. is 501(c)(3) nonprofit auxiliary that maintains three major facilities at San Jose State University in downtown San Jose, California. These facilities include the Diaz Compean Student Union Building, the Provident Credit Union Event Center, and the Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center. The Student Union, Inc. functions as part of the Student Affairs Division on campus, and is governed by a Board of Directors made up of a student majority, faculty, and administrators.

The Graduate Assistant for Advertising and Sales will work with the Programs, Marketing & Assessment department; Event Services; Provident Credit Union Event Center; facilities areas of the auxiliary to market, conduct outreach, contract and implement marketing/advertising opportunities from outside businesses within Student Union facilities. The purpose of this is to match advertising opportunities with outside businesses and groups with aligned areas to increase revenue within the Student Union, Inc. auxiliary.

Requirements

• Must be a matriculated SJSU student and continuously enrolled at least half-time during the academic term. Half-time is defined as follows: Enrollment Status Half-time Units Undergraduate and Post baccalaureate Students 6.0-8.0 hours/semester
• Experience in computer applications such as: Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, etc.) Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Previous experience in an office environment, ability to stay organized, manage multi-tasks, and meet agreed-upon deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and create processes where none exist.
• Knowledge of program policies and procedures and ability to manage situations which require resolution and problem solving.
• Experience with or understanding of sales and advertising techniques.
• Outgoing and customer service-based philosophy and approach to prospective relationships with external agencies, businesses, and groups.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with direction from department and area leadership, determine locations for marketing and advertising in facilities and ascertain what methods are appropriate and feasible.
• Work with departments to provide supplies and infrastructure needed to support these efforts.
• Determine competitive pricing and contracting for various advertising opportunities
• Conduct outreach for advertising opportunities; contract with groups; arrange for production and implementation.
• Ensure viable online, print, and social media presence for opportunities around advertising and sales for the department.
• Participate in department staff meetings, organization-wide trainings and development activities.

Benefits

• This position is employed through the Student Union at San Jose State University which offers employees to receive 40 hours of sick pay during the calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees