Marketing Assistant; Part-Time

Position: Marketing Assistant (Part-Time) Please see Special Instructions for more details.For information about this position, please contact Julie Pharr, Executive Director of Marketing & Public Information Officier, at or pharrj.Classification InformationFLSAFLSA Non-ExemptPosition InformationPosition TitlePosition NumberPosition Number PS4-MARKPosition TypePosition Type Part TimeLeave FormatLeave Format StaffShiftShift Day/Special EventsSupervisor Title Executive Director of Marketing & Public Information OfficerLocationLocation Main Campus (Dobson)Job Description - SummaryThe Marketing Assistant will assist the Marketing Executive Director with daily activities of the Marketing Department including any internal and external marketing and communication efforts such as public relations activities, media inquiries, publication development, and other promotional activities. This position will be scheduled for 28 hours per week.NOTE : This is an in-person position at the Dobson Campus.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesA. Create and distribute external e-newsletters using Constant Contact email softwareB. Write, proof, and distribute media releases upon receiving proper approvalC. Maintain a college-wide calendar of special events and activitiesD. Update and maintain Surry Community College’s social media outlets including Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, and Instagram.E. Update college website,(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). with press releases, schedules, calendar of events, etc.F. Maintain updated media contact database along with other special distribution listsG. Take photos as necessary for internal and external uses such as press releases, articles, schedule mailer, and catalogH. Maintain a press clipping file system on a weekly basisI. Assist college personnel with special projects, such as flyers, pamphlets, or other promotional materialJ. Manage the flow of marketing/public relations requestsK. Represent the Marketing Department at meetings, events, and special functionsL. Complete proper paperwork for accounting for department accounts payableM. Assist with coordination and promotion of special events on campusN. Maintain a clean and safe work areaO. Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of MarketingGeneral QualificationsLANGUAGE SKILLS :Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common business correspondence and reports.Ability to articulate professional responses to common inquiries and/or complaints from students, faculty, staff, or the public at-large.Ability to write using proper grammar and punctuation.Ability to effectively present information to administration, students, faculty, staff, or the public at-large.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :Ability to apply and understand standard mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.REASONING ABILITY :Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES :Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College and to the philosophy of the community college system.Required QualificationsAssociate Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field; experience/proficiency in the use of integrated software (Microsoft Word and Excel), social media websites, effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to coordinate and prioritize office dutiesPreferred QualificationsBachelor’s Degree and experience in an educational office settingCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee occasionally is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific…