Communications & ASMSU Program Manager

• Develop short and long-term goals to advance student engagement in meaningful out of classroom educational and leadership experiences, including student organizations, student government, campus entertainment, community service, and global involvement. Create measurable assessments to evaluate program success and improve services that advance MSU’s strategic plan.
• Plan, coordinate and implement a large-scale event, Catapalooza and other special events/programs, as assigned
• Coordinate all aspects of marketing and communications efforts for OSE and ASMSU programs and activities. This will include website content creation, website maintenance, oversight of graphics creation (logos, posters, etc.), writing press releases/announcements, content creation of e-newsletters, digital signage management, all social media and other marketing outlets.
• Create a “master marketing plan” to enhance campus and community awareness of OSE and ASMSU programs and missions through marketing, advertising and collaborating with other organizations.
• Work with staff and students to develop marketing and communications plans and timelines for various projects and programs.
• Assess and evaluate marketing and outreach activities to judge their success and impact.
• Gather data, compose and disseminate annual reports for OSE and ASMSU.
• Represent OSE and ASMSU in classroom presentations, at MSU Fridays, orientations and other on and off campus avenues and events as assigned.
• Serve as staff advisor to the OSE Marketing Team, which includes 7 students
• Advise, and support student leaders elected or appointed to formal leadership positions in ASMSU, including 21 Senators, 7 Justices, and 3 Executives and a cohort of student leaders in elected, appointed, and hired position
• Supervise and advise 3-5 student program directors, including the ASMSU student lobbyist
• Provide guidance and mentoring to student-lead campaigns, initiatives, and political engagement
• Serve as the Advisor for the ASMSU Finance Board, which manages student fee funding, ASMSU budgeting and financial reporting. Serve as a member of ASMSU Administrative Council and as an ex-officio member of the Budget Oversight Committee. At the request of the Director, participate in additional committees, councils, and advisory boards. Develop connections with colleagues, programs, departments and offices across the campus and community through strategic partnerships, financial collaboration, innovative initiatives, and professional networking.
• Manage ASMSU funding and reporting, including researching, compiling, analyzing, interpreting and communicating budgetary reports with high degree of accuracy to assist students, faculty, and staff in the budgeting and expenditure process and procedures. Interpret, communicate, and maintain compliance with fiscal policies and procedures. Manage and design financial spreadsheets, databases, and related reports.
• Foster a campus culture of ethical student leadership which values diversity and inclusion and high-impact practices for student success
• Support students, staff, and stakeholders to engage with the campus and community while complying with campus policies, managing risk, and advancing the mission and strategic plan of the university

• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to think strategically and creatively
• Strong problem solving and brainstorming skills
• Knowledge of student development theory
• Strong appreciation for and understating of an array of diversity issues
• Self-motivation
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with a variety of constituents
• Willingness to stay up to date on engagement and student activities best practices
• Ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment
• Strong situational/adaptive leadership skills
• Active listening skills
• Commitment to student success
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills which are necessary to provide clear and concise instructions to staff and students as well as for maintaining effective working relations with a diverse range of stakeholders.

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