Graduate Assistant, Communications & Marketing Department

Category	Staff

Type	Part-Time

Campus	New Haven

Overview	The MarComm Graduate Assistant is a 10-month position each year over the course of earning a Masters degree at Albertus Magnus College. The Grad Assistant will work part-time supporting the Admissions and Advancement teams, Student Services, and other departments as necessary for promoting the College.

About Albertus Magnus College	Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

About Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

Essential Functions	Administrative Support: responsible to assist in the daily functions of the department, including: filing, scheduling, media phone calls, help in organizing digital assets (marketingwarehouse server), and other general office support. Writing Assignments: responsible for writing and editing projects, such as developing editorial content, writing and revising articles, and scheduling interviews for the From The Hill alumni magazine. Assist with translation and accessibility of video content. Assist in gathering digital content for the Albertus blog and social media platforms. Work with the Media Relations Specialist on press releases or other writing projects. Event coverage: responsible for attending and assisting in marketing activities at community engagement events in the New Haven and Hamden areas, campus-wide events, and media events.

Essential Functions

Administrative Support: responsible to assist in the daily functions of the department, including: filing, scheduling, media phone calls, help in organizing digital assets (marketingwarehouse server), and other general office support.

Writing Assignments: responsible for writing and editing projects, such as developing editorial content, writing and revising articles, and scheduling interviews for the From The Hill alumni magazine.

Assist with translation and accessibility of video content.

Assist in gathering digital content for the Albertus blog and social media platforms.

Work with the Media Relations Specialist on press releases or other writing projects.

Event coverage: responsible for attending and assisting in marketing activities at community engagement events in the New Haven and Hamden areas, campus-wide events, and media events.

Qualifications	Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal communication skills. Solid computer skills; willingness to learn and adapt to new software/technology. Detail oriented and organized; able to prioritize and complete tasks. Adaptable to change; able to work independently and with a team. Highly professional, have good judgement and be willing to take initiative. Ability to multitask and work gracefully under pressure.

Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal communication skills.
Solid computer skills; willingness to learn and adapt to new software/technology.
Detail oriented and organized; able to prioritize and complete tasks.
Adaptable to change; able to work independently and with a team.
Highly professional, have good judgement and be willing to take initiative.
Ability to multitask and work gracefully under pressure.

Education	Bachelor’s degree

Knowledge \| Skills \| Abilities	Excellent communication, organization and time management skills. Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Google suite; project management software (Asana). Maintains professionalism and confidentially at all times. Works independently/under pressure and be able to multitask. Literacy/fluency in Spanish preferred

Special Work Schedule Requirements	Evening and some weekend hours required

To Apply	Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu. Please reference search # in subject line.

Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to apply.

Albertus Magnus College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Albertus Magnus College to comply with applicable federal and state laws regarding equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons so as to prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment against any employee, intern or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Albertus Magnus College promotes the full realization of equal employment opportunity throughout the College. The College forbids all forms of illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation.