Student Intermediate Level Requisition IDreq31868 Working TitleMarketing Assistant Pay$14.00 Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentAmerican Indian Student Services (442A) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeStudent Employment StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredNo For Best Consideration Date2/7/2025 Position Summary Position Summary WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS & WORKSTUDY ELIGIBILITY IS PREFERRED The core mission of American Indian Student Services (AISS) is to provide opportunities that enhance American Indian student success, while also advancing a wide range of objectives aligned with The University of New Mexico's enrollment, retention, and graduation goals. AISS is seeking a Marketing Assistant to assist with the management of AISS social media and graphic design work. Join a team that is passionate about positively supporting American Indian/Indigenous students in their higher education journey! The ideal candidate would demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Customer/Student Service, Project Management & Event Coordination, and Computer Skills. Primary duties include, but are not limited to: * Management of AISS social media account(s) * Development of graphic design & marketing work * Launches, manages, and assists in developing effective social media campaigns/presence on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and other relevant social networking sites as well as establish consistent communication across multiple networks * Monitors all mentions of AISS found online, including online discussions, crafting responses, tracking alerts, and monitoring social media sites via mobile devices in a timely manner * Assists in the collection, compilation, and analysis of online activity data and comprehensive statistical and narrative reports * Attend monthly UNM Social Media Users Group (SMUG) & Marketing & Communication Advisory Council (MARCOMM) meetings to collect ideas and keep up to date with UNM Social Media policy * Collaborates with the AISS marketing team to ensure proper content and messaging executed online is relevant to organizational goals * Produce original photographic elements featuring campus life, events, and locations * Film and edit videos for social media and website * Additional job-related duties as assigned The Marketing Assistant will collaborate with AISS Professional Staff on projects and assignments as needed. Attention to detail, time management, and communication are essential, especially in the event of short notice of projects and coordination of marketing campaigns that extend across multiple semesters. The Marketing Assistant will assist with Front Desk duties, including: providing in-person and telephone general information specific to the department and/or the University; operating various office machines, photographic equipment, and computers; data entry; managing spreadsheet applications; photocopies and facsimiles; maintaining confidential records and information; and assisting with special projects and programming. This position requires in-person work at American Indian Student Services. Work hours during the Spring semester are up to 28 hours per week. Additional assignments and work hours may be assigned. Continued employment through the Summer/Fall 2025 semester and beyond will be determined through the department performance evaluation process. Minimum Qualifications Equivalencies not found for this position Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM, enrolled at least half-time (6) at UNM for Spring 2025 (Audit hours do not count), and, if Work Study eligible, must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and be enrolled full-time at UNM-Main Campus. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated proficiency/experience: * Expertise/competency utilizing Adobe Creative applications (Illustrator, lnDesign, Adobe Express, and Photoshop), Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), Canva, and Internet Navigation is required. * Applicants must possess positive work ethic, initiative, flexibility, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. * Highly motivated individual with strong organizational and interpersonal skills and an established record of providing superior customer service is critical to the position. * Applicants who demonstrate the ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures, and work both independently and as a team member will receive priority consideration. * Applicants with creative experience producing original photographic content featuring campus life in alignment with UNM Brand Standards. * Ability to create high quality graphic content, original copy, and videos aligned with UNM Brand Standards. * Backgrounds in project management, highly desired. * Applicants must be available to start no later than February 17, 2025. * Applicants that can commit to the Marketing Assistant position for a minimum of one year are highly desirable. Application Instructions To receive full consideration for this position, an applicant must: 1. Complete Online Application 2. Attach/upload Resume 3. Attach/upload a Cover Letter (see Cover Letter instructions below) 4. Attach/upload Spring 2025 Course Schedule 5. Attach/upload a sample of your graphic design and/or marketing work. Incomplete Applications may not be considered. Cover Letter Requirements: Please introduce yourself, describe your relevant experience(s) & skill(s), and outline how you anticipate contributing to the success of American Indian Student Services. Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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