NOTICE OF VACANCY
OPENING DATE: December 3, 2013
POSITION: Graduate Assistant: Extended Learning Outreach
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 20, 2013
DATE OF APPOINTMENT: January 13, 2014
SALARY: Up to $4500 plus tuition stipends, dependent upon availability of funds, period of appointment and assignment. Appointments made after the tenth day of classes are not eligible for tuition waiver.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate social media messaging by managing the departments Facebook page, Twitter and LinkedIn Accounts and help the Outreach Coordinator develop and maintain a social media plan. ▪Assist the Outreach Coordinator in the development and maintenance of the communication plan for prospective students. This includes creating letters, designing email messages or other communication. ▪Develop and distribute reports and manage other inquirant management data requests using the Customer Relations Management (CRM) System Salesforce.com. ▪Assist with coordination, set-up and promotion of Extended Learning related events including Open House events each semester. ▪Design and disseminate electronic surveys to faculty, staff and students regarding service and use of service within Extended Learning (requires knowledge and skill in the use of “survey monkey” or similar applications). ▪Assist with responding to daily communication with prospective students through the CRM system and the Extended Learning email account. ▪Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Admitted to, or will be admitted to a Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate program by January 13, 2014.
- Enrolled in at least 6 credits of graduate level coursework for each semester of the assistantship
- In good academic standing
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience and knowledge of social media
- Basic familiarity with database use
- Experience with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; preferred experience with web editing
- Preferred knowledge of communication planning
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively
- Attention to detail, professionalism and dependability
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
RELATED INFORMATION:
The person in this position will be based at the Minnesota State University, Mankato location at Normandale Community College. Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at www.mnsu.edu. Graduate Assistants must enroll in a minimum of 6 credits per semester. Additional information about graduate assistantships at Minnesota State University Mankato and application are available at: http://grad.mnsu.edu. Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at www.mnsu.edu.Graduate Assistants must enroll in a required of six credits per semester. Graduate Assistants with a summer appointment must enroll for at least one graduate credit.
Additional information about graduate assistantships at Minnesota State Mankato and application are available at: http://grad.mnsu.edu/.
TO APPLY:
Send Graduate Assistant application (grad.mnsu.edu/forms/), resume, cover letter detailing how you meet the above qualifications, unofficial transcripts, and names, addresses and phone numbers for three references to the address below.
CONTACT:
NOTICE OF VACANCY
Paj Ntaub Lee, Outreach Coordinator
College of Extended Learning
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Normandale Community College
9700 France Avenue South
Suite PO822
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 952-358-9120
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email:
NOTICE OF VACANCY
Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States.
Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). This Vacancy Notice is available in alternative format upon request.
Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.