Marketing and Public Information Assistant

Midwestern State University•Wichita Falls, TX

54d•$1,155

About The Position

Performs written communications and graphic work assisting the Director of Marketing and Public Information in a wide variety of professional tasks. Provides assistance to on-campus personnel as well as off-campus visitors and media.

Requirements

Experience of more than 2-3 years in a related field.
Possesses excellent editing and proofreading skills
Ability to write professional accurate copy for various purposes, such as internal and external communication, and marketing materials
Ability to express ideas in a clear and structured manner through excellent verbal and written skills
Ability to understand and meet assigned deadlines
Ability to utilize a personal computer and software including as Microsoft Office programs, as well as other administrative tools.
Should possess the ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information
Excellent judgment and personal maturity
Strong interpersonal skills
Understanding of how to work in a time-sensitive workspace and ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy office
Must be able to solve complex problems and to work independently with little supervision
Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community
Must adhere to University's core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey
Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements
Regular reliable attendance is required
This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check
Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX
May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred in communications, journalism, English, or other related area.

Responsibilities

Answers and directs phone calls and responds to emails
Serves as a first point of contact in the office by welcoming visitors
Assists with bookkeeping, expense tracking, and preparing various forms, records, and other administrative paperwork
Develops and organizes filing system
Maintains the university's website calendar of events
Writes, edits, and distributes weekly/biweekly internal newsletter
Produces monthly and quarterly calendar of events for community distribution
Copyedits news releases and marketing materials
Attends training, seminars, and other meetings, as needed
Performs other duties as assigned