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 purposeVaughn 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, writing news articles, press releases, graphic design of materials, social media posting and media relations efforts.The ideal candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong writing, editing, graphic design, social media and organizational skills. Experience in public relations, public affairs or communications is preferred.Major ResponsibilitiesDutiesFunctionsTasks Assisting in the writing, editing and production of marketing collateral, alumni magazines, multiple newsletters, event programs, institutional publications and more Assisting with ad and flyer design and social media posting utilizing Vaughn's color palette and official logos Writing news items for the website Daily editingupdating of information on the College's website including news and events, individual department updates and the faculty and staff directory Proofing a variety of written materials according to Associated Press style and Vaughn's style guide Managing the media monitoring account and distribution of press releases, news articles and photographs to media outlets Developing project timelines, trafficking jobs, maintaining deadlines Attendance at College events during days, evenings, and periodic 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 andor ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education andor Experience RequirementsMinimum Criteria: Bachelor's degree required in English, communications or public relations. Entry-level to one year of experience interning in, or working in a communications department of a company, education setting or agency is required.Professional SkillsAbility to read, write and interpret data as needed. The ideal candidate will possess some writing background as demonstrated by news or feature articles, website articles, news releases or similar. 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. 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 usemonitor media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTokReasoning Ability Ability to plan, prioritize, and problem-solve while handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines.Work environment and physical functionsAT 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 pensationThe entry level salary for this position is expected to be between $38,000 - $42,000 per year.Full-TimePart-Time Full-Time ExemptNon-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 accepting applications.

Created: 2025-02-17