Clerical Assistant - Marketing (Part-Time) Continuous

Position Summary

The Clerical Assistant (P/R & Marketing) role balances two areas of responsibility: growing Trenholm State's social media reach and supporting key marketing programs

Salary Schedule: L; up to 19 hours per week

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and curate engaging content for social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.

• Monitor and respond to inquiries, comments, and messages across social media platforms.

• Analyze social media metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices and incorporate them into our social media strategy.

• Monitor and report on competitors' social media activity and adjust our strategy accordingly.

• Assist with creation, production, and proofing of newsletter articles, presentations, and related website content.

• Help with event planning and execution to include taking photos at those events.

• Undertake other projects as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in handling diverse responsibilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Basic knowledge of office procedures

• Knowledge of general office procedures and proofreading

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• High level of organization and attention to detail

• Comfort with multi-tasking in a deadline-driven environment

• Understanding of basic business and marketing concepts

• Excellent time management skills

• Outgoing personality with strong interpersonal and social abilities

• Ability to spot emerging trends

• Familiarity with social media, social networking, email marketing, and search engines

• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

• Strong writing and copy-editing abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word)

• Demonstrated experience with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn)

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere) a plus

• Digital photography and video editing experience a plus

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Effective telephone techniques.

• Knowledge of office practices, general postal regulations, and procedures.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other employees, and the public.

• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of office information.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Ability to utilize a PC and related hardware and software, including Microsoft Word,

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate well using the English language.

• Ability to lift, move, or transport independently instructional equipment specific to the division.

• Ability to work flexible hours.

• Ability to operate and demonstrate all equipment integral to the division.

• Ability to lift, move, or transport independently up to 30 pounds.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:

• Trenholm State Community College online employment application.

• A current resume, including three (3) references.

• Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION

Neither a resume nor an application is appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. "Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the "Minimum Qualifications" section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must be completed within 15 days following the employment offer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS: Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. The applicant will be responsible for the cost of the criminal background investigation.

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