UMBC's Division of Professional Studies seeks a graduate assistant to assist its
marketing department.

Typical Duties:
- 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.

Deadline:
ASAP, ideally by 5 p.m. October 29, 2012

Send resume and cover letter expressing your interest to:

Julie Gilless" <jgilless@umbc.edu>