Assistant Operations & Media Manager, Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship (Part-Time)

Working Title: Assistant Operations & Media Manager, Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship (Part-Time)

State Role Title:Media Specialist II

Position Type:Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

College/Division: College of Business

Department: 100464 - Center for Entrepreneurship

Pay Rate:Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $16 - $19 per hour

Is this a JMU only position?No

Is this a grant-funded position?No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?No

Beginning Review Date:08/22/2024

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General Information:

The Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship (GCFE) is seeking a part-time Assistant Operations & Media Manager to assist in the daily operations of the center and creation of GCFE's social media content in collaboration with the GCFE Operations Manager. The Assistant Operations Manager is instrumental in creating compelling content that promotes GCFE and its programs, increases brand awareness, and manages the GCFE's social media presence across various platforms.

The Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship (GCFE) is seeking a part-time Assistant Operations & Media Manager to assist in the daily operations of the center and creation of GCFE's social media content in collaboration with the GCFE Operations Manager. The Assistant Operations Manager is instrumental in creating compelling content that promotes GCFE and its programs, increases brand awareness, and manages the GCFE's social media presence across various platforms.

This new position will be a year-round, part-time position working an average of 20-29 hours per week over a calendar year and is not eligible for benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Support the GCFE Team with all center operations as needed
• Help with planning, promotion, and execution of GCFE programs, events and activities
• Develop/introduce social media strategies
• Create engaging content fostering GCFE community interaction
• Write social media copy with appropriate entrepreneurial verbiage
• Respond/engage with user comments/messages on all GCFE social media platforms
• Attend all GCFE related events to provide social media coverage, photos, video etc.
• Assist in maintaining application database, membership rosters and parking requests
• Connect and become familiar with the students using the center

Qualifications:

• Experience in social media marketing or as a digital media specialist for a brand
• Excellent writing, editing (photo/video/text), presentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with digital photography and videography
• Ability to align work within the JMU brand and follow University policies and procedures
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented
• Proficient in Canva or comparable program

Additional Posting Information:

Candidates should provide a resume, cover letter, and portfolio with their application materials to be considered; candidates should upload a document (as required document "Portfolio") that contains either the portfolio directly or the link to their digital portfolio.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

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