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Title: GA - Pre-Professional - Campus Recreation - Marketing - Fall 2025 - Spring 2026
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Campus Recreation
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Graduate Assistant will assist the Assistant Director-Marketing in the development of all marketing efforts for the department. Responsibilities include the following:

1. Provide supervision and mentoring to student marketing team, including delegation of work assignments for print and multi-media and providing feedback/evaluations of work.
2. Provide regular management of social media presence for the department to include scheduling and writing/editing of content.
3. Present on behalf of the department during campus and community outreach activities and coordinate staff involved in similar efforts.
4. Provide graphic design, photography, and video support when necessary.
5. Develop and distribute department updates.
6. Contribute to website reviews and updates.
7. Distribute department promotional materials throughout campus locations.
8. Assist in the recruitment and training of student marketing and design team.
9. Other duties assigned as deemed necessary by the department.

Additional Information

The Campus Recreation encourages the campus community to embrace fun and well-being through movement, challenge, and play

The Marketing Graduate Assistant will assist in the development and implementation of the department’s marketing efforts. This position will afford an opportunity to assist in a variety of marketing initiatives including advertising, promotions, campus outreach, social media, video creation, and staff training. This position plays a key role in assisting with the overall marketing of the 170,000 sq. ft. Student Fitness Center, the Redbird Adventure Center, the Bowling and Billiards Center, and the programs and services provided to our university campus.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$2,024 per month

Required Qualifications

1. Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at http://hr.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/GA_Handbook.pdf
2. Must be a degree seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in one of the following programs: Communication, Marketing, Recreation Administration
3. To be considered for a graduate assistantship, a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work is required. GRE may be required for some programs.
4. Valid Driver’s License and/or ability to obtain valid Driver’s License required.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Preferred background in graphic design using Adobe software, familiarity using a variety of social media platforms, strong written communication skills, and experience with website management. Photography and video editing experience also preferred.
2. Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written, are expected.
3. Willingness to work in a team environment and provide and uphold our quality standards and values.

Work Hours

TBD

Proposed Starting Date

August 1st, 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume and Cover Letter

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 1, 2025 or until position is filled.

A marketing portfolio presentation may be requested if selected for an interview.

This is a 9 1/2 month Graduate Assistantship, with a contract period August 1, 2025 - May 15, 2026. As a GA, you will be expected to adhere to the University Administrative Calendar and all expectations as set forth in the offer letter. An extension of this appointment is available, pending satisfactory performance.

Note: If you have not yet been assigned a University ID, but are interested in applying for this graduate assistantship, please proceed with the graduate assistant application process. For the first question regarding your University ID, simply enter in nine (9) zeros (e.g., 000000000).

You must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University and/or for the number of hours required for the position.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work up to 28 hours per week when the university is not in session. Please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for guidance on visa restrictions on work hours. The University cannot grant exceptions to visa status rules/laws.

Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook (http://hr.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/GA_Handbook.pdf).

Contact Information for Applicants

Jenna Koons, Assistant Director-Marketing,
jmconne@ilstu.edu or (309) 438-3886.

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.