Graduate Assistantship(s) | 2 Positions | Marketing Specialist & Events/Programs

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. 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