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General Statement of Duties
The MarComm Assistant, Web is responsible for assisting with all aspects of the Rec Sports website, including design, graphics, daily updates, and analytics using the WordPress content management system. This position also serves as a back-up to the Marketing Assistant I to promote Rec Sports programs, events, services, and facilities to a diverse audience. This is a part-time position that is open to students only. This employee reports to the Marketing Manager.
Typical Responsibilities
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- Perform responsibilities of the Marketing Assistant, Web as needed, including:
- Printing, copying, scanning, laminating, and distributing marketing materials throughout the Student Recreation Center and the Texas A&M campus.
- Providing excellent customer service to our colleagues by answering questions and taking complete messages for the Marketing & Communications team.
- Serving as back-up staff for resource tables and other on- and off-campus events.
- Assisting with scheduling projects utilizing project management software.
- Complete daily updates to the Rec Sports website, ensuring content is always current and accurate.
- Enter content, populate media library, and manage hyperlinks.
- Upload and schedule photos and graphic images.
- Research and identify plug-ins for potential use with the site.
- Create and integrate web forms into the site as needed.
- Identify enhancements to aesthetics and navigation, ensuring the site is fresh, dynamic, and easy to use.
- Routinely test website compatibility across multiple platforms, browsers, and devices.
- Ensure website is responsive/mobile-friendly and meets University requirements for accessibility and ADA compliance.
- Ensure style adheres to University, Division of Student Affairs, and Rec Sports brand guidelines.
- Monitor web statistics with Google Analytics.
- Actively participate in Marketing & Communications team meetings and serve on department committees as appropriate.
- Other duties as needed.
Experience and Abilities
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- Experience with design and maintenance of websites.
- Proficiency using WordPress or similar content management system (CMS).
- Knowledge of HTML and CSS code with the ability to hard-code if necessary (preferred).
- Experience with (or ability to learn) Google Analytics.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to gain a thorough knowledge of Rec Sports facilities, programs, services, and events.
Training
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- Training will be provided by a Rec Sports MarComm Team Member. No certifications are required.
- Stay up to date on required state training
Environmental Conditions
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- Generally work indoors within the Student Recreation Center. However, some off-site duties may be required.
Pay Scale
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- In accordance with the Department of Recreational Sports Part-time Worker Pay Scale, the MarComm Assistant, Web will be paid a beginning rate of $12.20/hour (Pay Scale “D”) and will be eligible for merit increases after four months of service.
Learning Outcomes:
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- Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of WordPress CMS to update website and knowledge of Google Analytics to monitor website data and effectiveness.
- Students will identify ways to improve the usability, aesthetics and navigation of the website and present their recommendations.
- Students will demonstrate punctuality, dependability, and responsiveness; complete assigned tasks fully, correct errors that occur, and work productively with peers and full-time professionals.
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