Marketing Graduate Assistant Opportunity

UMBC's Division of Professional Studies seeks a graduate assistant to assist its
    marketing department.
    
    Typical Duties:
    - Maintain data files and  facilitate the distribution of mass email distributions;
    - Assist  in maintaining social networks (Twitter, Facebook, myUMBC) in an engaging,
    yet appropriate manner;
    - Distribute flyers across campus;
    - Occasionally designing flyers and hand-outs;
    - Regularly conduct internet research and compile/summarize efforts;
    - Contribute to discussions/brainstorms about marketing content and design;
    - Assist with other day-to-day marketing projects, such as video production and
    participation at in-person events.

Qualifications:
    

- An outgoing and responsible graduate student, or senior who plans to stay at UMBC
    for graduate school;
    - Organized, efficient and able to manage several projects simultaneously;
    - Efficient at using the internet and other resources for research;
    - Capable of compiling and presenting research to marketing team;
    - Capable of writing and communicating clearly;
    - Have a basic understanding of marketing, particularly advertising and social media;
    - Skills in graphic design, video production or past experience in social media
    marketing a plus.
    

About the Division of Professional Studies:
    The Division of Professional Studies at UMBC offers a variety of high-quality
    master’s, graduate certificates, special courses and non-degree training programs.
    Building on UMBC’s strength in cutting-edge research and academic excellence,
    these programs provide relevant skills, knowledge and credentials in high-demand
    areas of study.
    

Deadline:
    ASAP, ideally by 5 p.m. October 29, 2012

Send resume and cover letter expressing your interest to:

Julie Gilless" <jgilless@umbc.edu>