Marketing Assistant

Overview

The marketing assistant is a part-time hourly position at the School of Graduate Studies (SGS). This position works closely with the Marketer I and Social Media Specialist to achieve team marketing objectives. This role involves a mix of tasks, including content creation, market research, event day work, and general marketing support.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:Marketing Support - 40%

• Support full-time marketers with newsletters, social media, content development, or other assignments as needed.
• Assist with graduate school social media accounts to build its presence across various platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.) by regularly posting content,
• Assist with online branding reputation by responding to comments and engaging with other social media accounts.
• Assist in website improvement initiatives through UX research, mockup design, and user-testing.
• Track and organize social media metrics and track key performance indicators.

Content Creation - 25%

• Assist in creating high quality video and photo content for paid and unpaid campaigns across social media channels, webpages, and newsletters, to promote graduate school objectives.

Events & Workshops - 25%

• Capture quality photos and videos of graduate students at events and workshops.
• Help set up, manage, and clean up SGS social and training events.

Development & Misc. Projects - 10%

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Comfortable being on camera and conducting interviews.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge of social media best practices.

• Attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• General marketing experience.

• Pursuing a degree in a relevant field.

• Event planning experience.

• Experience with Canva or Adobe Suite.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$17.00 per hour

ADA

Employee generally work indoors and is protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. On occasion, the employee is required to walk to locations on campus other than the primary workspace and may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

 

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

 

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

 

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.