Alumni Office – Graduate Assistant

Position Summary

Assist in the development and implementation of programs, services, and events within the Alumni Office at Southwest Minnesota State University.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted and enrolled in a master's program at Southwest Minnesota State University
• Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above throughout the period of employment
• Must have demonstrated excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must have the ability to work independently as well as with volunteers
• Experience in desktop publishing, graphic design, and web publishing preferred
• Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends
• Motivated individual with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Assist with marketing, promotions, and facilitation of alumni events and programs
• Develop marketing strategies to engage young alumni and current students
• Design marketing concepts such as flyers, ads, display cases, posters, signs, brochures, and other projects
• Develop text for print and web publication
• Develop communication strategies and materials for a variety of audiences
• Develop collaborative opportunities and programs with other departments
• Compile statistical information on marketing initiatives and report as necessary
• Conduct evaluations and benchmarking on current alumni events and programs
• Participate in young and student alumni programs, mentoring, and recruitment initiatives
• Assist with events within the Advancement team as well as support for the GOLD College program
• Manage and execute social media strategies

Clientele

Current SMSU alumni, including alumni degree holders, alumni with master's degrees only, and alumni non-degree holders.

Application Information

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

Compensation

$10,000 plus a full-year tuition waiver.

Apply To

Jasmine DeSmet
Director of Alumni Relations & Outreach
Alumni Association, Southwest Minnesota State University
1501 State Street
Marshall, MN 56258

Direct inquiries about the position to the Director of Alumni Relations at Jasmine DeSmet@SMSU.edu or (507) 537-7156.

University & Community

Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. SMSU prioritizes excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching and advising, and close student-faculty relat