Student Worker - Auxiliary Enterprises Product Buyer and Marketing Coordinator
Florida Polytechnic UniversityMake a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences. The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation. JOB TITLE Student Worker - Auxiliary Enterprises Product Buyer and Marketing Coordinator JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Join the Auxiliary Enterprises team at Florida Polytechnic University as a Student Worker supporting the Campus Store. This position will help develop and implement marketing strategies, create promotional materials and graphics, manage the Campus Store's Instagram account, promote sales and events, and contribute to the visual presentation and branding of the store. This position is ideal for a creative, organized, and self-motivated student interested in marketing, graphic design, social media management, and retail merchandising. JOB DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Develop and implement marketing plans for each fall and spring semester to increase Campus Store awareness and engagement. Manage the Campus Store's Instagram account, including creating and publishing a minimum of two posts per week. Design creative marketing materials, promotional graphics, advertisements, and other visual content to promote merchandise, sales, events, and Campus Store initiatives. Design and update promotional displays, signage, and other visual merchandising materials to advertise products and sales. Determine merchandise and products to be ordered for the fall, spring, and summer semesters based on anticipated demand, trends, and Campus Store needs. Contact vendors to request product information, pricing, and merchandise quotes. Review and approve merchandise artwork and designs to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency with university branding guidelines. Receive new merchandise and ensure products are accurately entered into the point-of-sale (POS) system, properly displayed in the Campus Store, and organized in the warehouse. Assist with daily store operations as needed Assist with other areas Auxiliary Enterprises areas as needed Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Strong interest in marketing, graphic design, social media, advertising, and creative content development. Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot in an efficient manner. Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks. Skill in typing, use of computer/software, especially Microsoft Office Suite Excel proficiency. Strong attention to detail, documentation, and tracking ability. Knowledge of standard office machines and equipment. Work effectively in a team environment as well as independently while following through on assignments. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud software is preferred MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be currently enr…