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Marketing Assistant Job Description

Marketing Assistant

ROLE: The Marketing Assistant will assist the Senior Assistant Director, Guest Services and Marketing in the designated specialty area to support the mission and promotion of the Recreation and Wellness Services programs, services and facilities using university approved marketing methods and tools.

  • *Please refer to the bottom of this job description to view more detailed examples of job responsibilities and how they align to your personal & professional development.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Marketing Assistant main responsibilities are to contribute to the success and daily functions of the marketing team including promotional materials, advertisements, signage, and event flyers for all departmental needs based on marketing plans.

PAY RATE: $11.00/ hour.

TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE AND HOURS:
  • Schedules are assigned based on your availability.  We appreciate that you are a student first.   
  • A typical weekly schedule will be created based on this availability in combination with marketing needs.  
  • Other shifts may be assigned throughout the semester based on new programs, projects and events. Maintain flexible hours to include evenings and weekends. 
  • Hours may range from 10 - 15 hours per week. See Weekly Working Hour Limits below. 
APPEARANCE AND DRESS:

The Marketing Assistant will be clean and neatly attired while on duty. A RecWell staff shirt and nametag (provided) to be worn as the primary outer layer, as well as khaki / jeans bottoms with no rips or holes and closed-toed shoes.

SUPERVISOR(S):

Assistant Director, Guest Services and Marketing

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Knowledge of social media platforms and social media marketing techniques. 
  • Knowledge of various marketing strategies, methods, and asset production. 
  • Work both independently and collaboratively with others in various working groups to achieve common goals. 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with coworkers, supervisors, and all RecWell patrons and guests.  
  • Ability to positively create a welcoming environment for all and maintain a positive attitude at work. 
  • Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully with all people.   
  • Demonstrating an articulation of one鈥檚 own personal and professional goals, strengths, and weaknesses, and how this work experience will be a growth opportunity.  
  • Ability to address conflict in a professional manner through problem-solving and critical thinking.  
HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates must apply through Handshake.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Vhris Baker at cbaker5@kent.edu.

SUMMARY OF THE MARKETING AREA:

The Marketing area is the primary area that handles and oversees all marketing efforts for Recreation and Wellness Services.  Specific marketing assets include, but not limited to, the following: digital screen images, flyers, posters, webpages, advertisements, promotional items, facility signage, email newsletters, social media posts. The Marketing area staff work with all Recreation and Wellness Services staff and facilities. 

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS:
  • Background Check: Must obtain a background check outlined by the department prior to employment. All offers of employment at RecWell are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check (will be provided upon hire at no cost). A plea of guilty to, a finding of guilty by a referee, jury or court of, or a conviction of any of the following shall disqualify an individual from being eligible for employment with Recreation and Wellness Services.
    • (1) A felony. (2) A sexual offense, as defined in chapter 2907 of the revised code. (3) An offense of violence, as defined in section 2901.01(A) (9)(a) of the revised code. (4) A theft offense, as defined in section 2913.01(K)(1) of the revised code. (5) A drug abuse offense, as defined in section 2925.01(G) of the revised code. o (6) Substantially comparable conduct to (1) through (5) above, occurring in a jurisdiction outside the state of Ohio.
  • Standard Trainings: Become certified in American Red Cross CPR/AED / FA for the Professional Rescuer, Fraud Training, Bloodborne Pathogen Training, and other trainings as assigned (will be provided upon hire at no cost).
  • Department Trainings: Attend all new hire orientation trainings, department (semesterly) and area trainings (monthly), and other trainings (in person and online) as needed.
  • Certifications: Maintain all valid certifications that are required of your position and abide by FERPA / HIPPA.
  • Community Expectations: Adhere to communication deadlines and expectations set forth by your area supervisor or other professional staff members, including answering emails, text messages, and phone calls in a timely manner (24-48 hours).
  • Work Flexibility: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including non-traditional work hours, and practice good time management skills.
  • Working Week Limit: Abide by the hourly work week limit of 28 hours maximum per week in all on campus jobs combined. For international students, this number is 20 hours per week when classes are in session, and 28 hours per week when classes are not in session (summer, spring break, and winter break).
  • Emergency Response: Ability to respond to an emergency, as outlined in the Emergency Action Plan.
  • Clean, Safe, Organized Workstation: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation and environment for student employees, patrons, and all others.
  • Policies and Procedures: Abide by all other policies and procedures outlined by Recreation and Wellness Services, the Division of Student Life, and 91福利.
  • Commitment and Congruency: Commitment to Recreation and Wellness Services鈥 mission, team culture, and values and aligning oneself with them.
ABOUT RECREATION AND WELLNESS SERVICES:
  • MISSION STATEMENT (describes who we are): We build communities of belonging by encouraging well-being through inclusive leadership, recreation, and wellness experiences.
  • VALUES (describes what guides our practice): Sustainability, Belonging, and Excellence.
  • VISION STATEMENTS (describes our purpose): Connecting people through Recreation and Wellness experiences to support lifelong well-being. 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

AVAILABLE RESOURCES:
NACE COMPETENCIES FOR A CAREER - READY WORKFORCE:

The developed a definition for career readiness and to prepare college students for a successful transition into the workplace. These are some more examples of how this position will allow you to grow in each of these competencies. Some examples are 鈥淧rofessionalism鈥 and 鈥淐ritical Thinking鈥. This position鈥檚 job responsibilities will allow you to grow in each of these competencies. Please see below.

Job Responsibilities

Career &
Self Development

Communication

Critical
Thinking

Leadership

Professionalism

Teamwork

Technology

Job Responsibility 1: Complete assigned tasks on time and in an appropriate manner. 

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Job Responsibility 2: Contribute to the department鈥檚 social media presence

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Job Responsibility 3: Utilize necessary software in an effective and efficient manner (Hootsuite, Microsoft Office suite.)

 

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Job Responsibility 4: Assist with development of marketing strategies.

 

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Job Responsibility 5: Recognize the strengths of self and others to reach common goals

and contribute positively to an welcoming environment

 

 

 

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Job Responsibility 6: Read and respond to all Department and area emails and engage in

respectful, professional communication with all patrons and co-workers.

 

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Job Responsibility 7: Participate in semester evaluations to measure professional development and work competencies.

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