Assistant Director of Marketing/Convocation Center (39191)

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Assistant Director of Marketing/Convocation Center (39191)

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Assistant Director of Marketing/Convocation Center (39191)

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Classification

Marketing Associate - CUSTOM CLASSIFICATION

Position Number

00039191

Open Date

06/26/2024

Close Date

07/03/2024

Priority Review Date

Employee Class

Staff

Full-Time/Part Time

Full-Time

FTE

1.00

Position Status

Regular

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job code

5004

Union Representation

Non-Union

Union Code

N/A

Unit/Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

College/Unit

Intercollegiate Athletics

Division

Div Intercollegiate Athletics

Location

CC 204

Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page

https://niuhuskies.com/

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

| Overview |
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is accepting applications for the position of Marketing Associate for the Convocation Center. This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits. | | Position Summary |
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Marketing for the Convocation Center, this position will collaborate with essential athletics staff in the promotion of events for the Convocation Center. | | Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
Program Development – 35%

• Provides leadership for the development of new programs and events along with assisting in the maintenance of existing programs and events.
• Responsible for implementing program priorities, setting goals, and objectives involved in the process of program coordination.
• Sets and interprets operating policies and processes for the department, reviews, initiates programs and operations for new and existing programs.

Social Media – 25%

• Plan and monitor the ongoing social media presence for NIU Convocation Center accounts (Facebook, Instagram) and creation of new social media accounts (Twitter, SnapChat and TikTok).
• Assists in forming strategies to build lasting digital marketing connections with consumers through social media and compelling content creation.

Promotional Materials – 15%

• Creation and distribution of promotional materials created in house for any/all events encompassing the grounds of the NIU Convocation Center.

Website – 10%

• Maintain and update NIU Convocation Center website for all internal programs, rentals, and special events.

Data Analysis – 5%

• Provides analysis, data, reports, and other information to supervisor; assists with grants, sales, or other related funding sources.

Liaison – 5%

• Act as a point of contact with campus, agency and university departments and represent the senior administrator on committees as directed.

Resource Management – 5%

• Management of resources, determination and supervision of staff functions and events. | | Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service) |
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Brand Management, or a related professional area.

Note: Master’s degree in area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for (1) year (12 months) of work experience. | | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service) |
1. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. 2. Knowledge of recruitment practices. 3. Knowledge of social media analytics, social media publishing tools, web analytics, and tracking technologies. 4. 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. 5. Knowledge of media production, including social media platforms and efficiency of use, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. 6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, presentation software, spreadsheet software, video creation and editing software, web page creation and editing software, and analytical or scientific software. 7. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems. 8. Skill in producing live social media coverage. 9. Skill in verbal and written communication. 10. Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. 11. Skill in time management, organizing work assignments, and responding quickly and effectively to challenges. 12. Ability to develop and execute marketing, and strategic communications plans to effect outcomes. | | Specialty Factors (Civil Service) |
None | | Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service) |
- Digital marketing experience (1) year, including but not limited to promotional material design using Canva or Adobe, social media marketing and advertising, website maintenance and content creation. - Google Analytics, Hootsuite, Meta Suite planner experience a plus. - Sales and customer service experience also a plus. | | Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS) |
N/A | | Additional Requirements (SPS) |
N/A | | Preferred Qualifications (SPS) |
N/A | | Physical demands/requirements |
- Typical office setting and conditions. - Occasionally work outside in weather conditions for events as needed. - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when necessary. |

Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

| Anticipated Appointment Start Date | 08/01/2024 | | Anticipated Appointment End Date | | | Percent of Staff Year | 1.00 | | Standard Hours Per Week | 37.50 | | Working Hours | 8:00am-4:30pm | | Salary | $40,014.00 - $47,502.00/annually | | Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range | $20.52 - $24.36/hourly | | Earn Type | Hourly |

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

| Application Procedure |
Application Procedures:

1. Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Important: Please upload any unofficial transcript(s) and/or documentation that verifies any education, experience, and/or training you have received.

   • If eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.

2. After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this position. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register.

3. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from jobs@niu.edu and CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu

4. Illinois residency required within 180 days of the hire date.

Credentials Assessment Examination:

• The examination for this position is a Credentials Assessment and is based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. A Credential Assessment is a rating by the Human Resources Office of an applicant’s/employee’s education, experience, and special credentials/qualifications (licenses, etc.). Applicants are required to upload documentation to verify the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.
• Required documentation noted in the posting, such as a driver’s license, licensures, or certifications MUST be uploaded with your application materials.
• After assessment of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three (3) scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.

Additional Details:

• Click on Marketing Associate for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.
• Please click on Human Resource Services – Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University’s benefits package.

• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources. | | Special Instructions |
  Please submit the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• List of 3 Professional References | | Quick Link to Applicant | https://employment.niu.edu/postings/7... | | Is Background Check Required? | Yes | | EEO Statement Summary |
  In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services Building Room 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560 | | Visa Policy |

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

| | ADA Accommodation |
NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at ada@niu.edu. | | Safety Information |
NIU provides annual reports on campus security and fire safety.
Read the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-9364 for a hard copy. |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter 3. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire) 4. List of References Optional Documents 1. Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256) 2. Other

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently a citizen or resident of the State of Illinois?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * What is the highest level of education attained?

   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD

3. * Have you attached all transcripts to support the degrees you are submitting for consideration?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+

5. * Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or resume.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * If applicable, have you attached a copy of your DD214, DD215, NGB22, or DD256 for consideration of Veterans Preference Points? The copy submitted should reflect the status of discharge in order to be considered.
   • Yes
   • No
   • Not Applicable

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