Marketing & Student Experience Coordinator 8428BR Golisano College of Computing & Info Sciences GCCIS - Interactive Games & Media
Detailed Job Description The Marketing and Student Experience Coordinator for the School of Interactive Games and Media plays a critical role in the success of students in Game Design & Development and New Media Interactive Development programs. Reporting to the Manager of Administrative and Student Services, this position oversees the internal and external communications for the school through social media, newsletters, and other marketing materials.
The Coordinator also manages all prospective student programs and coordinates the student ambassador program by hiring, training, and supervising a group of students who meet with prospective students and families.
The coordinator also chairs the IGM Student Engagement Task Force and coordinates the annual student showcase, which entails event planning and promotion.
The coordinator is also a core part of the operations team with responsibility to greet and direct guests as needed and provide exceptional customer service to faculty, staff, students, and other visitors.
Other duties as assigned
Department/College Description The College: The Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences prepares students to improve lives and change the world through computing; GCCIS is home to the departments of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, School of Information, and the School of Interactive Games and Media. The college's PhD program in Computer and Information Sciences is ranked 57th by CSRankings.org. The college has over 130 full-time faculty and more than 4,200 undergraduate and 960 graduate students. RIT is an interdisciplinary research hub, with research groups and communities encompassing a range of domain areas, including the Global Cybersecurity Institute (https://rit.edu/cybersecurity), RITs Personalized Healthcare Technology initiative (https://pht.rit.edu), the Center for Human-Aware Artificial Intelligence (https://rit.edu/chai), the Center for Accessibility and Inclusion Research (https://cair.rit.edu), the Center for Advancing STEM Teaching, Learning and Evaluation (https://rit.edu/castle/), the Media Arts Games Interaction Creativity (MAGIC) Center (https://magic.rit.edu), the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (https://ccrg.rit.edu/), the Golisano Institute for Sustainability (https://rit.edu/sustainabilityinstitute/).
IGM: The School of Interactive Games and Media (IGM)is one of six administrative units within GCCIS. IGM has over 30 full-time faculty and is committed to excellence in teaching and research. IGM offers undergraduate Bachelor of Science degrees in Game Design and Development and New Media Interactive Development, a Master of Science in Game Design and Development, and an accelerated BS/MS in Game Design and Development. IGM provides leadership, administrative, financial, and logistical support to nearly 900 undergraduate students (including mandatory co-op experience) and about 60 graduate students - making it one of the largest degree programs at RIT. IGM is currently ranked in the top 10 of the Princeton Review, US News & World Report, and the Animation Career Review for Game Design and Development programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. IGM is also home to several labs and research centers, especially in the areas of GeoGames, Geographic Information Science and Technology, and Open Sources Data and Software. IGM also plays a large research and delivery role working closely with RITs MAGIC (Media, Arts, Games, Interaction & Creativity) Center, which is a university-wide collaboration for research and publishing in games and digital media. The MAGIC Center is comprised of both a university research & development center and an independent game publishing studio.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in marketing, communications, or related field. 3 years of experience preferred.
Skills:
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent oral, written and telephone communication skills.
Willingness and ability to learn new programs to support job success, such as social media and content management systems used by the university.
Detail oriented and efficient.
Motivated, self-starter.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Requires independent judgment in carrying out responsibilities.
Experience creating content for popular social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube.
Experience with MS Office suite (Word, Publisher, Excel).
How to Apply In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
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