UMBC's Division of Professional Studies seeks a graduate assistant to assist its marketing department.
- Maintain data files and facilitate the distribution of mass email distributions;
- Assist in maintaining social networks (Twitter, Facebook, myUMBC) in an engaging, yet appropriate manner;
- Distribute flyers across campus;
- Occasionally designing flyers and hand-outs;
- Regularly conduct internet research and compile/summarize efforts;
- Contribute to discussions/brainstorms about marketing content and design;
- Assist with other day-to-day marketing projects, such as video production and participation at in-person events.
Qualifications:
- An outgoing and responsible graduate student, or senior who plans to stay at UMBC for graduate school;
- Organized, efficient and able to manage several projects simultaneously;
- Efficient at using the internet and other resources for research;
- Capable of compiling and presenting research to marketing team;
- Capable of writing and communicating clearly;
- Have a basic understanding of marketing, particularly advertising and social media;
- Skills in graphic design, video production or past experience in social media marketing a plus.
About the Division of Professional Studies:
The Division of Professional Studies at UMBC offers a variety of high-quality master’s, graduate certificates, special courses and non-degree training programs. Building on UMBC’s strength in cutting-edge research and academic excellence, these programs provide relevant skills, knowledge and credentials in high-demand areas of study.
Application Deadline: 5 p.m. October 29, 2012
To apply: Please send cover letter and resume to Julie McKinney at juliem@umbc.edu
