Graduate Assistant at FPU Only - Marketing - AY 26-27

Requires an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and acceptance into a graduate studies program at Franklin Pierce University (acceptance must be confirmed before the candidate is considered).

Franklin Pierce University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to join our Marketing & Communication (MarCom) Team to assist with in-house design needs, social media management, and other department administrative tasks.  The Marketing GA is responsible for preserving the University’s visual identity through the design implementation of print and web materials and supporting social media needs. Candidate must be accepted to Franklin Pierce graduate school before GA application will be considered. Term(s): Summer, Fall and Spring.

General Responsibilities: 

• Contribute to the University’s visual identity and messaging through the conception and creation of multifaceted materials and collateral, including print and digital pieces.
• Work with staff and faculty from throughout the University to assist with project and material requests, guiding them to the marketing request form on the Intranet and other resources.
• Maintain follow-up communication on projects in process. 
• Monitor and respond to requested projects submitted through email, web-based project management (Asana).
• Communicate with and maintain professional contacts with various print vendors to facilitate print quoting, proofing as needed.  Contribute to the development of quotes and proof collateral, as requested. 
• Maintain physical document library and records including materials order list.
• Assess marketing analytics from various campaigns, as needed, in support of the Director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Must present a design portfolio for review.
• Minimum of two years of graphic design experience (may be in a classroom setting).
• Possess basic graphic design and production skills and have the adaptability to integrate new developments in design. Must be skilled in design layout, and illustration. Photography, social media and web helpful.
• Possess a working knowledge of graphic design techniques, design trends and media, as well as prepress technologies and print production processes.
• Ability to balance priorities and accomplish assigned tasks. Ability to shift quickly between several tasks without loss of continuity.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Have a solid working knowledge and the proficiency to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as the ability to stay current with emerging office techniques.
• Possess strong conceptual, creative skills, and the ability to communicate ideas effectively.
• Ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with faculty, staff, students, and outside vendors.

About FPU:

Since 1962, Franklin Pierce University has empowered thousands of undergraduate and graduate students to achieve academic excellence and lead meaningful, successful lives. Drawing from our strong foundation in liberal education, we offer majors and programs that develop essential, professional skills; promote close connections between students, faculty members, and staff; and position our students to realize their potential through highly personalized, financially accessible academic offerings.

Franklin Pierce encompasses a far-reaching geographic and virtual network educating a diverse population of residential undergraduates, online learners, and full-time graduate students through our main campus in Rindge, NH, and online and graduate centers in Manchester, and Lebanon, (NH) and Goodyear, AZ.  We continue to explore new models and programs that build on our legacy of excellence and help students expand their knowledge, direct their passions, and graduate as qualified, engaged leaders.

At Franklin Pierce University, we believe in establishing a legacy through our unique ability to support and prepare students to thrive as leaders and engaged members of society. To do this, we know that is takes outstanding people from every background imaginable to support our mission.