Marketing and Communications Assistant - George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
About the Job
Department: Col of Humanities and Soc Science
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: 25 Hours Per Week
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: $22 to $27/hour
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Position:
The part-time Marketing and Communications Assistant will assist the College of Humanities and Social Sciences' communications department with day-to-day operations, post content to the College's website, and create promotional materials to raise awareness about the College. The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of digital marketing trends, excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, and a keen attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Marketing and Communications Assistant at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume for review.
Posting Open Date: September 12, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: September 27, 2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Campus Safety Information
Mason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: 25 Hours Per Week
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: $22 to $27/hour
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Position:
The part-time Marketing and Communications Assistant will assist the College of Humanities and Social Sciences' communications department with day-to-day operations, post content to the College's website, and create promotional materials to raise awareness about the College. The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of digital marketing trends, excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, and a keen attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
- Provide editorial support for digital communications as needed: write brief news items (CHSS in the Media) and announcements recognizing faculty accomplishments (Shout Outs);
- Post content, including events, news briefs and departmental announcements, to the CHSS website using the CHSSWeb content management system;
- Assist in content management for the signs in Horizon (periodic cleanup, assisting with posting for the Dean's Office);
- Assist with website quality control (fix broken links, review content, make content updates on CHSS website);
- Provide basic web support for IT team (answer basic questions from editors);
- Serve as the primary contact for helping academic departments and programs develop and implement their marketing objectives; manage requests submitted via a marketing request form;
- Assist departments and programs with crafting targeted messaging;
- Guide departments and programs to resources for best practices in program promotion;
- Create and maintain resources (templates, guidelines) for best marketing practices to support academic departments and programs; and
- Develop general guidelines for spending marketing funds.
- Excellent communication skills, including writing;
- A team player who can collaborate with others; and
- Experience using a web CMS (training available).
- Experience using Canva; and
- MS Office experience.
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Marketing and Communications Assistant at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume for review.
Posting Open Date: September 12, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: September 27, 2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Campus Safety Information
Mason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/
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