Job Description

Basic Functions & Responsibilities

The employee is responsible for creating and implementing the marketing calendar for all Student Life events, as well as the creation of integrated print and digital media. This position also provides program support and delivery for events including occasional work at all College locations, and other projects as determined by department need. This employee provides general clerical and marketing support for the department of Student Life.

Fox Valley Technical College celebrates diversity, supports equity and inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace.

Essential Job Functions/Secondary Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Create an integrated marketing calendar that provides timely promotion of all Student Life events College wide.

Create all Student Life promotional graphics utilizing a variety of design styles and methods in an array of size3s and formats.

Create and maintain events content on Foxes Connect.

Develop and implement relationships with community partners who wish to advertise and market to FVTC students.

Lead the editing process and preparation work necessary for the submission of all materials for the Student Planner and Resource Guide.

Provide regular updates and revisions to the Sly Deal$ student discount program.

Administer social media marketing efforts including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat Twitter, push-notification and email campaigns.

Provide event support and lead activities that foster student engagement.

Design and install print format advertising including totem signs, banners, marquees, table toppers,

Assist the Student Life Manager in administration of the Appleton Campus public posting procedure.

Monitor all sub-web pages for the Student Life department to ensure accuracy and timeliness of all information.

Work to ensure department and student organization compliance with College branding, logo and social media policies.

Coordinate appearances and use of the FVTC mascot College-wide

Support Student Life merchandise sales to include product development, merchandising and fulfilment.

Recruit, mentor and supervise Student Life Marketing interns.

All other duties as assigned by the Student Life Manager

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

Serve as back-up for Student Life Administrative Assistant for clerical support of the department.

Qualifications, Training and Experience

Associate Degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or related area AND,

Two years of recent, related work experience in graphic design, or marketing, preferably in a post-secondary environment, OR

An equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience.

Advanced technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat Professional and Microsoft Office is required.

Candidates will be required to submit a design portfolio.

Essential Aptitudes, Skills, Knowledge and Personal Characteristics

Demonstrate ethical conduct in all aspects of the work environment.

Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to maintain an excellent working relationship with internal and external customers.

Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as good listening skills.

Ability to identify needed action without continual direction.

Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.

Neatness in work and appearance.

Demonstrate a positive attitude, maturity, initiative and integrity with a professional image contributing to the success of the college.

Work effectively in a team environment.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Accept responsibility for professional growth.

Dependable, punctual, and commitment to following through on tasks.

Flexibility in work schedule is required.

Demonstrated skills in communications and human relations with diverse populations of socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.

Sensitivity to the needs of students, internal staff and the general public.

Benefits (eligibility requirements may apply)

403B and 457 Retirement Plans, Bereavement Leave, Campus Care Clinic, Dental Insurance, Emergency Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Fitness Center at Appleton Main Campus, Flexible Spending Account, Full Time Benefit Package, Group Legal Benefits, Health Insurance or if applicable Cash Option Plan, Health Savings Account, Long Term Disability Insurance, On-Site Child Care Facility at Appleton Main Campus, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Pet Health Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Sick Leave, Spousal and Child Life Insurance, Supplemental Employee Life Insurance, Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Vision Insurance, Voluntary Accident Insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance, Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Wellness Program, Wisconsin Retirement System Pension Benefit (plan eligibility requirements apply)

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a Limited Term position with an expected duration of June 30, 2022.

It is the expectation that all employees comply and cooperate with the College’s emergency action plan and any rapidly changing protocols, as well any applicable government orders affecting the College’s operations. This includes adhering to safety protocols and using face coverings and personal protective equipment as applicable.

This job was posted on Thu Jun 16 2022 and expired on Sun Jun 19 2022.

Minimum $12K /yr

$21K /yr Average

Maximum $29K /yr

Tasks

Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.

Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.

Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.

Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.

Use computer software to generate new images.

Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.

Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.

Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.

Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.

Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.

Research new software or design concepts.

Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.

Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.

Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.

Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment.

Photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisors or clients.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge

Sales and Marketing - 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.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.