Graduate Assistant at FPU Only - Marketing - AY 26-27

Franklin Pierce University • Rindge, NH

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About The Position

Franklin Pierce University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to join our Marketing & Communication (MarCom) Team to assist with in-house design needs, social media management, and other department administrative tasks. The Marketing GA is responsible for preserving the University’s visual identity through the design implementation of print and web materials and supporting social media needs. Candidate must be accepted to Franklin Pierce graduate school before GA application will be considered. Term(s): Summer, Fall and Spring.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Must present a design portfolio for review.
• Minimum of two years of graphic design experience (may be in a classroom setting).
• Possess basic graphic design and production skills and have the adaptability to integrate new developments in design.
• Must be skilled in design layout, and illustration.
• Possess a working knowledge of graphic design techniques, design trends and media, as well as prepress technologies and print production processes.
• Ability to balance priorities and accomplish assigned tasks.
• Ability to shift quickly between several tasks without loss of continuity.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Have a solid working knowledge and the proficiency to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as the ability to stay current with emerging office techniques.
• Possess strong conceptual, creative skills, and the ability to communicate ideas effectively.
• Ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with faculty, staff, students, and outside vendors.

Nice To Haves

• Photography, social media and web helpful.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the University’s visual identity and messaging through the conception and creation of multifaceted materials and collateral, including print and digital pieces.
• Work with staff and faculty from throughout the University to assist with project and material requests, guiding them to the marketing request form on the Intranet and other resources.
• Maintain follow-up communication on projects in process.
• Monitor and respond to requested projects submitted through email, web-based project management (Asana).
• Communicate with and maintain professional contacts with various print vendors to facilitate print quoting, proofing as needed. Contribute to the development of quotes and proof collateral, as requested.
• Maintain physical document library and records including materials order list.
• Assess marketing analytics from various campaigns, as needed, in support of the Director.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level