Graduate Assistantship(s) | 2 Positions | Marketing Specialist & Events/Programs
University of Alabama, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Graduate Assistant: Marketing Specialist
The purpose of this position is to assist with the comprehensive marketing plan for the Department of Recreation and Wellness. This individual provides creative direction to student employees, acts as project manager on large and small marketing initiatives, and helps to implement marketing efforts. Additional duties include representing RecWell at tabling events, writing clear and effective content for web, email, and social, and leading the Student Employment Board for RecWell employees.
Primary Responsibilities
Plan, implement, and evaluate departmental social media strategy
Provide creative direction to student employees
Write and edit copy for various marketing projects
Lead and project-manage marketing campaigns from start to finish
Plan, create, and publish social media content
Utilize basic graphic design concepts and processes
Maintain the department website
Attend professional and student staff meetings
Promote the mission of Recreation and Wellness
Additional Duties
Attend, participate in, or observe various programs, facility activities, or special events
Shoot and edit photos and videos for social media
Engage with students and parents at tabling events to represent RecWell
Track analytics on the various social media sites and report findings
Give and receive constructive feedback
Advise and work with 10-12 student leaders to develop agendas and facilitate monthly meetings
Coordinate committees within the Student Employee Board to support monthly and annual awards and recognitions, fundraising, outreach, community service, and team-building initiatives
Administer Rec Buck employee incentive program
Acquire and audit prize donations and allocations
Assist in planning and implementing banquets for student employees
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Possess an understanding of various social media platforms
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication, professional mannerisms, a friendly demeanor, organization, and creativity
Preferred: Maintain a working knowledge of various Adobe Creative Cloud programs (Photoshop, Light Room, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, Acrobat, etc.), HTML, and other marketing related software
Requirements
Acceptance into BGSU Graduate College Degree program
Must have access to a smart phone or other technology that can be used with Facebook and Instagram
CPR/FA & AED certified (preferred)Business casual dress requirement
Graduate Assistant: Events, Facilities, and Student Programming Position Summary The purpose of this position is to assist with special events at the Student Recreation Center (SRC), including the planning and oversight of community rental groups and Youth and Family Programming such as Upward Basketball and Birthday Party Program operations. This individual is also responsible for hiring, training, and directly supervising up to two (2) Student Supervisors and various student employees (Climbing Wall Attendants, Birthday Party Coordinators, and special event staff) within the SRC. Additional duties include assisting as an advisor within the RecWell Student Employee Board (SEB), as well as working collaboratively with the Graduate Assistant of Informal Recreation to aid in member services and Welcome Desk operations. Position includes regular use of InnoSoft Fusion, Connect2Concepts, WhenToWork, and other operations software.
Essential Duties and Tasks | Special Event Operations and Youth Programming
Assist with facility rentals and event management (some evening and weekend work required).
Involvement in creating facility reservations and rental contracts for internal and external rental groups, including individual students, student-organizations, and external rental requests.
Assist Student Supervisors in hiring, training, supervising, disciplining, and evaluating student employees.
Direct supervision of Youth and Family Student Supervisor.
Maintain and coordinate Birthday Party Coordinator student employee files, including oversight of risk management audits (CPR, AED, First aid certifications).
Essential Duties and Tasks | Climbing Wall Operations
Assist in the oversight of indoor Climbing Wall operations.
Demonstrate knowledge and competence in Climbing Wall operations.
Assist in facility and equipment risk management evaluations and safety inspections.
Maintain and coordinate Climbing Wall Attendant student employee files, including oversight of risk management audits (CPR, AED, First aid certifications).
Essential Duties and Tasks | Student Programming and Development
Assist in advising and working with 10-12 student leaders to develop agendas and facilitate monthly meetings.
Coordinate committees with the Student Employee Board (SEB) to support monthly and annual awards and recognitions, fundraising, outreach, community service, and team-building initiatives.
Administer Rec Buck employee incentive program.
Acquire and audit prize donations and allocations.
Assist in planning and implementing recognition banquets for student employees.
Assist with teambuilding operations with internal and external rental groups.
Other Duties
Provide excellent customer service and maintain positive rapport with members of the SRC.
Design and conduct staff training opportunities with student employees.
Familiarity with and competence in Student Recreation Center policies and operations.
Attend professional and student staff meetings.
Promote the mission of Recreation and Wellness.
Perform any other duties as required by the professional staff.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Computer software skills
Strong customer service skills, including interpersonal and presentation abilities
Excellent writing skills
Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail
Recreation facility management knowledge (higher education experience preferred)
Requirements
Must be willing and able to work hour a week
All duties and tasks for the position occur in person on BGSU’s main campus
Accepted/enrolled at BGSU in the Sport Administration and/or Kinesiology Graduate Programs
CPR/FA & AED certification (preferred)
Indoor Climbing Wall belay training and certification upon hire
https://www.bgsu.edu/human-resources.html Bowling Green State University is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. BGSU hires only individuals authorized to work in the United States. For information regarding BGSU’s crime statistics, please visit Public Safety’s website at www.bgsu.edu/offices/safety.
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Primary Responsibilities
Plan, implement, and evaluate departmental social media strategy
Provide creative direction to student employees
Write and edit copy for various marketing projects
Lead and project-manage marketing campaigns from start to finish
Plan, create, and publish social media content
Utilize basic graphic design concepts and processes
Maintain the department website
Attend professional and student staff meetings
Promote the mission of Recreation and Wellness
Additional Duties
Attend, participate in, or observe various programs, facility activities, or special events
Shoot and edit photos and videos for social media
Engage with students and parents at tabling events to represent RecWell
Track analytics on the various social media sites and report findings
Give and receive constructive feedback
Advise and work with 10-12 student leaders to develop agendas and facilitate monthly meetings
Coordinate committees within the Student Employee Board to support monthly and annual awards and recognitions, fundraising, outreach, community service, and team-building initiatives
Administer Rec Buck employee incentive program
Acquire and audit prize donations and allocations
Assist in planning and implementing banquets for student employees
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Possess an understanding of various social media platforms
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication, professional mannerisms, a friendly demeanor, organization, and creativity
Preferred: Maintain a working knowledge of various Adobe Creative Cloud programs (Photoshop, Light Room, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, Acrobat, etc.), HTML, and other marketing related software
Requirements
Acceptance into BGSU Graduate College Degree program
Must have access to a smart phone or other technology that can be used with Facebook and Instagram
CPR/FA & AED certified (preferred)Business casual dress requirement
Graduate Assistant: Events, Facilities, and Student Programming Position Summary The purpose of this position is to assist with special events at the Student Recreation Center (SRC), including the planning and oversight of community rental groups and Youth and Family Programming such as Upward Basketball and Birthday Party Program operations. This individual is also responsible for hiring, training, and directly supervising up to two (2) Student Supervisors and various student employees (Climbing Wall Attendants, Birthday Party Coordinators, and special event staff) within the SRC. Additional duties include assisting as an advisor within the RecWell Student Employee Board (SEB), as well as working collaboratively with the Graduate Assistant of Informal Recreation to aid in member services and Welcome Desk operations. Position includes regular use of InnoSoft Fusion, Connect2Concepts, WhenToWork, and other operations software.
Essential Duties and Tasks | Special Event Operations and Youth Programming
Assist with facility rentals and event management (some evening and weekend work required).
Involvement in creating facility reservations and rental contracts for internal and external rental groups, including individual students, student-organizations, and external rental requests.
Assist Student Supervisors in hiring, training, supervising, disciplining, and evaluating student employees.
Direct supervision of Youth and Family Student Supervisor.
Maintain and coordinate Birthday Party Coordinator student employee files, including oversight of risk management audits (CPR, AED, First aid certifications).
Essential Duties and Tasks | Climbing Wall Operations
Assist in the oversight of indoor Climbing Wall operations.
Demonstrate knowledge and competence in Climbing Wall operations.
Assist in facility and equipment risk management evaluations and safety inspections.
Maintain and coordinate Climbing Wall Attendant student employee files, including oversight of risk management audits (CPR, AED, First aid certifications).
Essential Duties and Tasks | Student Programming and Development
Assist in advising and working with 10-12 student leaders to develop agendas and facilitate monthly meetings.
Coordinate committees with the Student Employee Board (SEB) to support monthly and annual awards and recognitions, fundraising, outreach, community service, and team-building initiatives.
Administer Rec Buck employee incentive program.
Acquire and audit prize donations and allocations.
Assist in planning and implementing recognition banquets for student employees.
Assist with teambuilding operations with internal and external rental groups.
Other Duties
Provide excellent customer service and maintain positive rapport with members of the SRC.
Design and conduct staff training opportunities with student employees.
Familiarity with and competence in Student Recreation Center policies and operations.
Attend professional and student staff meetings.
Promote the mission of Recreation and Wellness.
Perform any other duties as required by the professional staff.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Computer software skills
Strong customer service skills, including interpersonal and presentation abilities
Excellent writing skills
Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail
Recreation facility management knowledge (higher education experience preferred)
Requirements
Must be willing and able to work hour a week
All duties and tasks for the position occur in person on BGSU’s main campus
Accepted/enrolled at BGSU in the Sport Administration and/or Kinesiology Graduate Programs
CPR/FA & AED certification (preferred)
Indoor Climbing Wall belay training and certification upon hire
https://www.bgsu.edu/human-resources.html Bowling Green State University is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. BGSU hires only individuals authorized to work in the United States. For information regarding BGSU’s crime statistics, please visit Public Safety’s website at www.bgsu.edu/offices/safety.
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