Extra Help / Marketing Assistant

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• Formal high school diploma;
• Portfolio of samples of design work.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Significant secondary coursework or bachelor's degree in art, design, marketing, communications, or related field;
• Experience creating graphics for print and digital output;
• Small business knowledge or work experience;
• WordPress knowledge or experience;
• Video editing knowledge or experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Design

• Collaborate on conceiving, developing, and designing materials for use in marketing ASBTDC services to Arkansas entrepreneurs and small businesses and educating key stakeholders on the impact of ASBTDC services;
• Design digital and print pieces, such as flyers, social media images, e-books, banners, presentations, reels, and maps, for ASBTDC marketing and educational purposes;
• Distill and interpret statistics to produce easy-to-understand charts, infographics, and reports;
• Apply established brand guidelines, ensuring colors, typography, and logo usage are uniform across all touchpoints;
• Organize and maintain design files and templates;
• Ensure files are correctly formatted and print-ready for vendors;
• Assist ASBTDC staff and offices to fulfill their design requests and meet event and project deadlines.

Other Job Duties

• Contribute to ASBTDC's brand, visual identity, and messaging;
• Support organizational marketing, training, and outreach activities;
• Work cooperatively with staff to provide high-quality service;
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the University System and ASBTDC Conflict of Interest standards;
• Perform other duties as assigned to accomplish the goals and mission of the organization.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office Suite;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally by email, telephone, and face to face;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects;
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.