at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Information
Working Position Title
Assistant Director of Marketing/Convocation Center (39191)
Classification
Marketing Associate - CUSTOM CLASSIFICATION
Position Number
00039191
Open Date
06/26/2024
Close Date
07/03/2024
Priority Review Date
Employee Class
Staff
Full-Time/Part Time
Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Position Status
Regular
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job code
5004
Union Representation
Non-Union
Union Code
N/A
Unit/Department
Intercollegiate Athletics
College/Unit
Intercollegiate Athletics
Division
Div Intercollegiate Athletics
Location
CC 204
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
https://niuhuskies.com/
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is accepting applications for the position of Marketing Associate for the Convocation Center. This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits.
Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Marketing for the Convocation Center, this position will collaborate with essential athletics staff in the promotion of events for the Convocation Center.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Program Development - 35%
Provides leadership for the development of new programs and events along with assisting in the maintenance of existing programs and events.
Responsible for implementing program priorities, setting goals, and objectives involved in the process of program coordination.
Sets and interprets operating policies and processes for the department, reviews, initiates programs and operations for new and existing programs.
Social Media - 25%
Plan and monitor the ongoing social media presence for NIU Convocation Center accounts (Facebook, Instagram) and creation of new social media accounts (Twitter, SnapChat and TikTok).
Assists in forming strategies to build lasting digital marketing connections with consumers through social media and compelling content creation.
Promotional Materials - 15%
Creation and distribution of promotional materials created in house for any/all events encompassing the grounds of the NIU Convocation Center.
Website - 10%
Maintain and update NIU Convocation Center website for all internal programs, rentals, and special events.
Data Analysis - 5%
Provides analysis, data, reports, and other information to supervisor; assists with grants, sales, or other related funding sources.
Liaison - 5%
Act as a point of contact with campus, agency and university departments and represent the senior administrator on committees as directed.
Resource Management - 5%
Management of resources, determination and supervision of staff functions and events.
Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, or a closely related field.
One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Brand Management, or a related professional area.
Note: Master's degree in area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for (1) year (12 months) of work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of recruitment practices.
Knowledge of social media analytics, social media publishing tools, web analytics, and tracking technologies.
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Knowledge of media production, including social media platforms and efficiency of use, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, presentation software, spreadsheet software, video creation and editing software, web page creation and editing software, and analytical or scientific software.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
Skill in producing live social media coverage.
Skill in verbal and written communication.
Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Skill in time management,... For full info follow application link.
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
