Marketing and Communication (MARCOM) Assistant

North Carolina State University

$ 35,880 - $ 96,560

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

1210 Varsity Drive (Show on map)

Jan 07, 2025

Job Posting Information

Posting Number	PG194407SP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Marketing and Communication (MARCOM) Assistant
Anticipated Hiring Range	$42,000 - $48,000
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm; some nights and weekends required for events
Job Location	Raleigh, NC. Note: This position requires an on campus presence to effectively perform the essential duties of the position.
Department	College Of Education
About the Department	About the NC State College of Education As one of the nation's top-ranked public colleges of education, NC State's College of Education leads the way in North Carolina in preparing extraordinary educators, conducting transformational research, and engaging communities where they are to improve the educational outcomes of all learners and advance the greater good. The college's faculty are widely-recognized thought-leaders who use their research to transform the practice of teaching, learning, and leading. They have particular strengths in improving technology-enhanced learning and teaching; fostering community-based learning and PK-16 partnerships; and innovating leadership and workforce development, educational policy, and evaluation. About two-thirds of the faculty are grant active. They are engaged in over 200 active projects totaling more than $125 million, making them the most productive in terms of research activity compared with other colleges of education in North Carolina and among the Top 5% in the nation. In FY23, the college's research expenditures exceeded $14 million. The college has over 1,600 students studying across five graduate certificates, seven undergraduate majors, two undergraduate minors, 13 master's degrees, three Ph.D., and two Ed.D. programs housed in three academic departments: Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education; and Teacher Education and Learning Sciences, with approximately 130 tenure-track and professional-track faculty, 110 support and professional staff, and about 160 graduate and teaching assistants. The College of Education is also home to the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research and the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. The college has over 18000 living alumni, with over 6,000 working in public schools in North Carolina. Those who are teachers rate the highest in effectiveness on surveys of school employers in North Carolina. NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State's land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution's mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university. Elevate, NC State's new Postsecondary Education Program, has begun accepting applications for its first class or students, who will enroll in spring 2025. Administratively housed in the College of Education, Elevate is a university-wide initiative designed for North Carolina residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities ( IDD) and will offer educational credentials, such as certificates. The program focuses on five pillars of success: academics, employment, personal development, independent living and social engagement.
Essential Job Duties	The Marketing and Communication ( MARCOM) Assistant will provide communications and administrative assistance to the College of Education's marketing and communication team and serve as the primary communications support for Elevate, NC State's inclusive post-secondary education program. The MARCOM assistant will report directly to the College of Education's Executive Director of Marketing and Communication and work closely with other members of the college's MARCOM team and with the Elevate staff. 50% marketing and communication support dedicated to Elevate (Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Program) Develop content that champions the Elevate program, including writing articles, announcements, and profiles Capture photos and video of the Elevate experience Maintain social media accounts for Elevate Make updates to the Elevate website Provide communications support to Elevate staff by building presentations using Google Slides and PowerPoint formatting documents using existing design templates to develop or update flyers, fact sheets, or other print collateral developing and building emails drafting talking points 50% marketing and communication support dedicated to other college needs Work with the digital storyteller to manage the college's social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube) Manage the college's internal faculty/staff newsletter Update pages on the college's website as requested Take photographs and capture b-roll at college events and activities Edit student newsletters that Student Success produces and populate them into MailChimp Maintain contact lists for marketing and communication campaigns Build and schedule emails on behalf of college partners as assigned Manage the college's digital billboards Work with writer and content creator to place digital ads Serve as liaison with vendors on promotional orders Write articles or develop other content, such as reels, as assigned Provide other administrative support to marcom team as needed
Other Responsibilities	Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience/Education	Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications	Ability to write clean copy and develop a variety of content, such as for websites, flyers, and social media Ability to work well in a team environment, prioritize projects, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment with constantly shifting priorities Must be comfortable working with Adobe Creative Suite, G Suite, and Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively and keep internal stakeholders updated on projects Must thrive in an environment with a constant feedback loop and high standards Must be willing to learn, take direction, and use feedback to grow skills and meet college needs Must demonstrate a commitment to integrity, quality, and dependability
Preferred Qualifications	Strong photography and videography skills, or willingness to learn Experience with WordPress, Slate, and MailChimp, or willingness to learn Demonstrated ability to work with a team dedicated to elevating a brand and advancing an organization's mission A heart for education
Required License or Certification	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	01/06/2025
Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)	01/13/2025
Notice to Applicants	Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase "see resume".
Special Instructions	Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Position Details

Position Number	00111234
Position Type	SHRA
Position Classification Band Title	Public Communication Specialist
Position Classification Band Level	Contributing
Position Classification Salary Range	$ 35,880 - $ 96,560
Salary Grade Equivalency	GN06
Alternate Option	If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.00
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Time Limited Position	No
Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
Department Id	130101 - College Of Education
AA/EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.