Graduate Assistant at FPU Only - Marketing - AY 26-27

Franklin Pierce University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to join our Marketing & Communication (MarCom) Team to assist with in-house design needs, social media management, and other department administrative tasks. The Marketing GA is responsible for preserving the University’s visual identity through the design implementation of print and web materials and supporting social media needs. Candidate must be accepted to Franklin Pierce graduate school before GA application will be considered. Term(s): Summer, Fall and Spring.

General Responsibilities

Contribute to the University’s visual identity and messaging through the conception and creation of multifaceted materials and collateral, including print and digital pieces

Work with staff and faculty from throughout the University to assist with project and material requests, guiding them to the marketing request form on the Intranet and other resources

Maintain follow-up communication on projects in process

Monitor and respond to requested projects submitted through email, web-based project management (Asana)

Communicate with and maintain professional contacts with various print vendors to facilitate print quoting, proofing as needed. Contribute to the development of quotes and proof collateral, as requested

Maintain physical document library and records including materials order list

Assess marketing analytics from various campaigns, as needed, in support of the Director

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Must present a design portfolio for review

Minimum of two years of graphic design experience (may be in a classroom setting)

Possess basic graphic design and production skills and have the adaptability to integrate new developments in design. Must be skilled in design layout, and illustration. Photography, social media and web helpful

Possess a working knowledge of graphic design techniques, design trends and media, as well as prepress technologies and print production processes

Ability to balance priorities and accomplish assigned tasks. Ability to shift quickly between several tasks without loss of continuity

Good time management and organizational skills

Have a solid working knowledge and the proficiency to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as the ability to stay current with emerging office techniques

Possess strong conceptual, creative skills, and the ability to communicate ideas effectively

Ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with faculty, staff, students, and outside vendors

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