Share Email Opening Title Marketing Assistant  About the Organization At Vaughn College, our mission is to educate and train future leaders in the futureproof fields of engineering and technology, management and aviation. The college strives to provide a dynamic learning environment built on our aeronautical heritage that inspires a diverse and committed community of students to achieve success as leaders in the industries we serve. Just minutes from Manhattan, Vaughn College is in the heart of New York City in Queens, NY, adjacent to LaGuardia Airport. Queens is one of New York's most fascinating boroughs and has been ranked as the 'number one' US travel destination and the nation's single most diverse county. What separates Vaughn College from other institutions is our uniquely committed faculty who come to the classroom with extensive experience in such fields as engineering, manufacturing, aviation, management and communications. Working closely with the industries we serve, Vaughn has developed rigorous curricula that incorporate the latest technology as well as the knowledge you need to succeed in your chosen profession. We provide traditional degrees as well as professional, technical and certification programs that prepare our graduates for successful careers. Most importantly, a degree from Vaughn College provides the critical, analytical and communication skills that form the foundation for a lifetime of success. Our graduates have gone on to become leaders in many major industries. More than 98 percent of our graduates are employed or continue their education, 78 percent in their field of study, within one year of graduation. Vaughn College has a six-acre campus and is convenient to major transportation routes. As part of the institution's strategic plan, a 200-bed residential hall has been built, enabling students to live and pursue their chosen field of study on campus.   Description Position purpose Vaughn College seeks an energetic and dedicated individual for a full-time position in the marketing and communications department to assist the team in all aspects of the implementation of the College’s strategic public relations and marketing plan. This position, which reports to the assistant director of marketing and communications, will play a significant role in supporting the daily activities of the department including maintaining the website content and edits, graphic design of materials, social media posting and media relations efforts. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing, editing, social media, graphic design and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in public relations, public affairs or communications. Major Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks Assisting in the production of marketing collateral, alumni magazines, multiple newsletters, event programs, institutional publications and more Assisting with ad designs and social media updates Daily editing/updating of information on the College’s website including news and events, individual department updates and the faculty and staff directory Writing and editing news items for the website and College marketing materials including newsletters Proofing a variety of written materials according to Associated Press style and Vaughn’s style guide Assisting other departments with flyers and postings utilizing Vaughn’s color palette and official logos Media monitoring and analysis of daily news stories for relevant content Creation and distribution of news releases/news articles and photographs to media outlets Maintaining the media database with existing and new publications Copying and maintaining files for the department Developing project timelines, trafficking jobs, maintaining deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills Attendance at College events/functions as necessary; days, evening occasional weekends. Performing any additional duties as assigned. **Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree required in communications or public relations. One + year(s) of experience working in a communications department of a company, education setting or agency required. Professional Skills Ability to read, write and interpret data as needed. Ability to effectively represent the goals and mission of the College in print, online and in direct communication with members of the media is essential. The ideal candidate will possess some writing background as demonstrated by news or feature articles, website articles, news releases or similar. Strong writing and editing background Experience with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Canva Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications including Word, PowerPoint and Excel Ability to use/monitor media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok Reasoning Ability Ability to plan, prioritize, and problem-solve while handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines. Work environment and physical functions AT THIS TIME, THIS IS A HYBRID WORKING POSITION. This position is located in an office environment. Generally an employee needs to be able to sit, stand, and navigate within the office area. The office equipment either individually used or shared with a department is the responsibility of all employees. Compensation The entry level salary for this position is expected to be between $38,000 - $42,000 per year.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Salary $38,000 - $42,000 per year   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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