Major job duties
This position is ideal for students interested in any of the following: communications, project-based research, public relations, and their associated fields.
Communications/Public Relations
1. Identify and develop affinity group lists, for example deans, department chairs, and faculty for specific projects/subject areas.
2. Act as backup for meeting coordination, including research, meeting preparation, and stakeholder follow up.
Content Development
1. Assist in the research, drafting, and adapting of content for a credit for prior learning web platform (CPL), such as creating how-to manuals for specific audiences.
2. Assist with other communication-related tasks, as assigned.
Research
1. Search, identify, and organize CPL campus policies/practices, for example cost of CPL assessments, availability of course offerings, and CPL graduate level credit.
2. Search, compare, and organize state/national practices.
Marketing
1. Help develop one-page briefs for constituencies.
2. Assist with other related content creation or outreach notification, as assigned.
Qualifications and experience
Students who are interested in, and/or have had experience with, adult learning, higher education policy, workforce/community-based training, and credit for prior learning (CPL) are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Ability to self-assign work priorities while meeting established deadlines
- Ability to work effectively with computer tools and internet technology to collaborate with work teams
- Strong intrapersonal communication skills
- Strong proficiency in English language, grammar, and style, including proof-reading and copy writing for diverse audiences
- Uses best research practices to find information via various Internet browsers and databases
- Familiarity with a variety of computer platforms and software, including CRMs such as Salesforce
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
To apply
Email cpl@minnstate.edu with a resume that reflects relevant experience to the project; list your major on the resume or in the email. Work samples are appreciated but not required for application.