Job Opening ID: 29968

Reports To: Marketing Manager

Working Title: Marketing Specialist

Department: Student Government & Media

Bargaining Unit: 99

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Payroll Job Code: 007550

Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine

Percent of Time: 100%

Work Schedule: 8-5 M-F

Employee Class: Career

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to developing the whole student by ensuring your life outside of the classroom complements your academic endeavors. This means providing enriching opportunities that affirm your experiences. Our efforts are guided by student learning outcomes within the following domains:

Civic & Community Engagement

Leadership Development

Diversity & Global Consciousness

Professional & Administrative Skills

Personal Responsibility. The UCI campus is an exciting and dynamic place where you will engage in experiences that will be inspirational, life changing, and may also challenge your current thinking. Student Government Student Media (SGSM) serves over 28,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduates on campus. SGSM is the umbrella department for several student-run organizations, which include the Associated Students, University of California, Irvine (ASUCI), Associated Graduate Students (AGS), Student Bar Association (SBA), Merage Student Association (MSA) and Associated Medical Student Government (AMSG), the New University, KUCI, Anthology, and Alternative Media. Working under the supervision of the Marketing Manager, the Marketing & Graphic Design Assistant works with key communicators within the SGSM units to establish and strengthen the SGSM brand and sub-brands, ensure that the publications and electronic media meet the institutional goals and objectives, and create and maintain the consistency of the SGSM image, identity, and look throughout the various media and across campus through coordinated marketing campaigns with on-campus entities. The position will be a direct-assistant position in the event the Manager is unavailable. This position is responsible for assisting in the overall design of the SGSM departmental, divisional, and event collateral, including printed and electronic materials. Assists in organizing, editing, and managing the electronic and written publications and processes, including: conceptualizing, planning, solicitation, and editing of material supplied by clients, creation of original content, design, and production. Assists with departments to manage publications and communication workflow. Assists and provides leadership in the implementation of SGSM branding to units in the division. Assists in conceptualizing, designing, editing, and publishing content and graphics for multimedia communications, publications, and other materials as appropriate to department needs. Assists in training and developing student positions to assist in marketing and creative needs as part of the core marketing team.

Assists in marketing activities and responsibilities such as drafting promotional or marketing materials, working on marketing events, and conducting basic market research, etc. Activities and assignments are designed to expose incumbents to fundamental marketing concepts and principles.

$44,500-$65,000

Bachelor's in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or relevant field with two or more years of directly related professional experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have thorough, hands-on knowledge of Windows 7 or better, Excel, Word, Outlook/Gmail, and Adobe Creative Suite: including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat, and others as needed.

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Strong and effective communication skills, both oral and written, to coordinate and interact professionally with students, campus departments, and off-campus representatives. Must have thorough, hands-on knowledge of Windows 7 or better, Excel, Word, Outlook/Gmail, and Adobe Creative Suite: including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat, and others as needed. Demonstrated ability to create and implement projects and products on-time with high creativity and quality in both concept and detail as well as within budget. Professional and academic training in graphic design and fine arts, photography, computer aided design, and editorial practices, including layout, design, and editing. Ability to create, design, and illustrate marketing collateral such as graphics, photographs, layouts, merchandise, signage, social media ads, digital advertisements, and other visuals. Organizational skills and ability to plan project production and expedite jobs to meet deadlines. Ability to direct and train student employees. Knowledge of Student Government policies and protocols. Ability to research, identify, and analyze trends and new technologies in order to make recommendations on new advertising campaigns and new media to the Marketing Manager. Ability to work with and around student timelines, needs, and challenges with the ability to multi-task projects and be flexible with changing timelines and program needs.

Working knowledge of University structure, organization, and systems. Basic knowledge of the campus and / or medical center, including its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure. Knowledge of UCI policies and procedures. Ability to work with faculty, staff, students, and community. Basic knowledge of marketing principles, strategies, techniques and practices. Experience in a University setting.

This is a full-time, 40-hours per week position requiring flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends. Will be given advanced notice of flexibility if needed.

Final candidate subject to background check. As a federal contractor, UC Irvine is required to use E-Verify to confirm the work status of individuals assigned to perform substantial work under certain federal contracts/subcontracts.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500.