Graduate Assistant - Marketing and Communications

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is actively seeking a Graduate Assistant for Marketing and Communications. The Graduate Assistant will provide direct support for the Marketing and Communications department. This is a 20 hour per week position. Schedule is flexible to accommodate academic coursework.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the creative development of videography.
2. Assist with digital marketing.
3. Attend staff meetings and provide input.
4. Assist with print shop duties.
5. Complete projects as needed.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Relationships:

Position requires daily contact with co-workers, students, supervisor, and other employees of the institution. These relationships are maintained through e-mail, telephone, online meetings, and person-to-person contact.

Education/Skill Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of Bachelor’s degree and be accepted into graduate program at UPIKE.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must have excellent writing skills, critical thinking skills, and be self-directed.
• Must be familiar with conducting research.
• Must understand the importance of keeping all information confidential.

Work Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**Graduate Assistants receive tuition waivers of up to 6 hours of classes per semester, housing & a meal plan. However, if the GA does not reside on campus, then he/she will receive a monthly stipend in lieu of room & board. The meal plan covers the actual number of weeks that classes are in session during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

Important Notes: Resume and other application materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. Please, specifically address the qualifications, competencies and desired qualifications in your resume and application materials.

The University of Pikeville is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.

For more information about the University of Pikeville, please visit http://www.upike.edu. Interested applicants should complete the online application by visiting http://jobs.upike.edu. In addition to the application, interested applicants are requested to attach to their application a letter of interest, current resume, and the contact information for three to five professional references.