Marketing Assistant

SJSU Student Union•San Jose, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Union, Inc. is a 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 Student Union, Inc. of San Jose State University supports the development, growth, and well-being of students and the campus community by providing diverse programs, desired services, and quality facilities to enhance the collegiate experience. Under direct supervision, the Student Marketing Assistant assists the design, strategy and execution of marketing for print and digital mediums, including digital platforms (e.g., websites, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Slack, YouTube, TikTok, and SquareSpace) for the Student Union, Inc. and its centers: the SRAC, SU, and Event Center.

Requirements

Must be able to show a portfolio with examples of knowledge skills in application; this can include copywriting, design, web, campaigns, analytic reports, content calendars, photography, and/or other related items.
Must have academic and practical knowledge; and/or experience in social media, graphic design, photography, layout, and production for print, digital media, and web design.
Must be trained on CSU Information Security and V-Pat compliance for all social media and media production within the first month of employment.
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

Nice To Haves

Current enrollment in the Business Administration, Marketing Concentration; English, Professional and Technical Writing; or Communication Studies or other relevant programs are preferred.
Knowledge of Squarespace website platform.
Knowledge of OUCampus.
Familiarity with Flash a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning, organization, and execution of marketing, including attending events and recording videos, taking pictures, interacting with various audiences, and maximizing engagement through social media platform.
Participate in marketing and outreach efforts, such as orientations, resource fairs, and outreach programs.
Assist with conceptualizing, composing, design, and delivering digital marketing media.
Assist in writing, editing, and development of website content and social media posts.
Assist with conceptualizing, composing, designing, and delivering digital marketing media.
Retrieve and document user feedback for website improvement and enhancements.
Interact with full-time staff to aid in marketing material.
Perform tracking, data collection and analysis to support the successful execution and evaluation of Student Union digital platforms including corporation websites, Instagram, twitter, Facebook, slack, YouTube, and other social media campaigns and programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.