Student Marketing Director

Student Marketing Director

The Student Marketing Director is responsible for driving high touch engagement and communications with our students, partners, and the University. In this role, you will execute a marketing plan, including social media and recruitment, and help oversee creative endeavors for the Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation and McMillon Innovation Studio. This role supports the OEI marketing team, and reports to the Marketing & Creative Design Manager. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Enrollment at The University of Arkansas
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Experience demonstrating ability to plan and implement communication and engagement plans with proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and operate in a team-oriented environment
• Well-versed in social media and content strategy
• Video/photography experience
• Proficient in social media content creation
• Great communication skills (written and verbal)
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent time-management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior role with Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programs (McMillon Studio Project/Product Lead, Venture Intern, Participant in Side Hustle Hub or Student Business Incubator)
• Demonstrate creative work with a passion for excellence, attention to detail, and outstanding organization
• General graphic design capabilities
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, Canva, CapCut and / or other creative platforms.
• Innovative problem solver and ability to work within strict timelines
• Flexibility to have a presence at OEI and McMillon events throughout the semester
• Experience coordinating and managing events
• Ability to be flexible and open to feedback
• Pursuing Bachelor's degree one of the following related fields: Graphic Design, Business, Marketing, Public Relations, or Communications

Salary Information: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour. Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Optional Documents: Other (see special instructions for details), Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information: Christy Wade, View email address on click.appcast.io

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Optional: Submit 3 examples of past creative work (social media posts, videos, design projects, etc.)

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.