Advancement (GOLD College)- Graduate Assistant

OVERVIEW:

Assist in the development and implementation of classes, services and events within the GOLD College program at Southwest Minnesota State University.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Must be admitted and enrolled into a master’s program at Southwest Minnesota State University

- Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above throughout the time of employment

- Must have demonstrated excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

- Must have the ability to work independently as well as the ability to work with volunteers

- Experience in desktop publishing, graphic design and web publishing preferred

- Motivated individual with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

 

RESPONSIBLITIES:

- Assist with marketing/promotions and facilitation of the GOLD College program

- Develop marketing strategies to engage current and prospective GOLD College attendees

- Assist with scheduling classrooms and coordinating course offerings each semester

- Handle the registration process from beginning to end

- Design marketing concepts such as flyers, ads, posters, signs, brochures and other projects

- Develop text for print and web publication

- Develop communications strategies and materials

- Compile statistical information on marketing initiatives and report as necessary

- Conduct evaluations and benchmarking on the GOLD College program

- Involvement in recruitment initiatives

- Assist with events within the Advancement team as well as support for the Alumni Association

 

CLIENTELE:

Adult community members looking for lifelong learning enhancement and social connection opportunities.

 

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Include cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript and the names and phone numbers of two (2) references.

 

 SALARY:

$10,000 plus tuition waiver (full-year)

 

APPLY TO:

Hannah Abel – Director of Alumni Relations & Outreach

Alumni Association, Southwest Minnesota State University

1501 State Street, Marshall, MN 56258

Inquiries about the position may be directed to the Director of Alumni Relations at Hannah.Abel@smsu.edu or

(507) 537-6820.

 

UNIVERSITY/COMMUNITY:

Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. The University has received the number one rank in its category from U.S. News & World Report for nine consecutive years. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. Southwest Minnesota State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.