Working Title: Communications Assistant - Center for Global Engagement (Part-Time)

State Role Title: Public Relations and Marketing Specialist II

Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

College/Division: Center for Global Engagement

Department: 100148 - CGE Administration

Pay Rate: Hourly

Beginning Review Date: 04/11/2024

Specify Range or Amount: $17 - $19 per hour

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

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• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
• Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
• Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

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General Information:

The role of the Communications Assistant is to help the Center for Global Engagement execute its strategic messaging objectives by designing promotional materials and publishing content. The Communications Assistant will report to the Communications Specialist and work with stakeholders in International Student and Scholar Services, Study Abroad, and Global Learning & Partnerships. They are responsible for designing visual assets for use in CGE promotions, managing email marketing campaigns, and maintaining social media channels.

This is a part time position that will work an average of 29 hours per week (typically Mon-Fri).

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Create visual designs for email marketing materials, digital signs, social media, website, and other CGE promotions
-Prepare, format, and send promotional emails
-Maintain CGE audience email lists
-Drafts social media posts for @jmuglobal and @IntlDukeDog
-Organize and maintain content calendars for multiple social channels
-Implement social media strategies and assess effectiveness of strategies
-Design graphics for use on the CGE website
-Update website content through Cascade
-Oversee communications-related work of student employees

Qualifications:

Required
-Portfolio that demonstrates graphic design experience and skills in using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or equivalent software
-Comfortable designing assets for use in various marketing campaigns, receiving critique, executing final projects, and maintaining deadlines
-Social media publishing experience

Additional Considerations
-Some email marketing experience
-Has worked in a web CMS, especially Cascade

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Additional Posting Information:

Along with a resume and cover letter, applicants should submit a required portfolio to supplement their applications.

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We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

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