Posting Details
| Job # | 040924 |
|---|---|
| Department Code | 21405 |
| Department | Center for Sustainable Community Solutions |
| Job Title | Project Assistant |
| Location | Syracuse, NY |
| Pay Range | $18.00 – $22.00 Per Hour |
| Pay Determination | Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses. |
| Staff Level | 00 |
| FLSA Status | Non-exempt |
| Hours | Standard University business hours8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year) 8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)Please note that this is a Part-time position Hours may vary based on operational needs. |
| Job Type | Part-time |
| Campus | Syracuse, NY |
| Unionized Position Code | Not Applicable |
| Job Description | The Syracuse University Center for Sustainable Community Solutions (CSCS) is seeking a temporary Project Assistant to support program outreach, in-person and virtual event delivery, educational and social media content development, and program tracking/monitoring. The assistant will work across multiple sponsored projects that provide water workforce development training, water policy research, and technical assistance to water sector stakeholders including municipal staff, utility managers, and industry representatives. The project assistant will participate in strategic efforts to coordinate outreach, develop web content, and manage social media strategies across the Center for Sustainable Community Solutions and Environmental Finance Center. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong writing skills, communication skills, and attention to detail. |
| Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.Experience with water infrastructure topics, including policy, state and federal programs, and understanding of water sector stakeholders is a bonus. |
| Job Specific Qualifications | Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to create engaging content for various communication channels.Knowledge of digital marketing principles and best practices.Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy and quality in all communications.Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure. |
| Responsibilities | Virtual and in-person event support:Provide logistical support during SU-EFC’s webinar trainings.Coordinate meetings between speakers, project partners, and EFC/CSCS staff.Create and monitor event registration.Correspond with registrants and attendees before and after training events.Develop and distribute certificates of attendance.Assist in coordinating, attending, and exhibiting at industry and community events, conferences, and trade shows.Marketing:Support the development and execution of marketing campaigns to promote products, services, and events.Assist in creating marketing collateral, such as brochures, flyers, and presentations.Monitor and maintain email subscriber lists and contact forms.Provide copy-editing support for email and print marketing materialsProject coordination and tracking:Attend bi-weekly communications meetings with CSCS/EFC staff.Input event details and participant information into established project management platforms, keeping program-related files organized and up-to-date.Working with CSCS/EFC managers, support grant reporting efforts by organizing program attendance, engagement, and evaluation metrics, including event feedback and evaluation data.Educational content development:Create and curate engaging content for social media platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.Collaborate with CSCS/EFC staff on educational content development in web, digital, and print formats.Monitor social media channels, respond to comments and inquiries, and manage online communities.Track and analyze social media metrics to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and make data-driven recommendations.Other duties as assigned. |
| Physical Requirements | Not Applicable |
| Tools/Equipment | Not Applicable |
| Application Instructions | In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter. |
| About Syracuse University | Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu. |
| About the Syracuse area | Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. |
| EEO Statement | Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. |
| Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans | Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. |
| Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community | Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. |
| Quick Link | https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/104744 |
| Job Posting Date | 05/23/2024 |
| Application Deadline | 06/16/2024 |
| Full Consideration By | |
| Job Category | Temporary |
| Message to Applicants |
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