Marketing Assistant

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Contract Type Duration
Full Time 3 Months
Function(s) Company Name
Business / Marketing Aston University
Location Start Date
Birmingham 1st April 2010
Salary Closing Date
£6.85 30th March 2010
An opportunity has arisen for a Marketing Assistant to help organise the July 2010 Aston University Degree ceremonies and help with other University events.

Liaison with Aston University graduates via e-mail, telephone and letter
Liaison with Aston University staff regarding the academic processions and helpers' rotas
Liaison with VIPs i.e. Council, Senate and organisations/ sponsors linked to Aston university
Management of the SITS ceremony database
Liaison with suppliers/ contractors of services relating to the graduation ceremonies
Liaison with Conference Aston and internal catering regarding all refreshments for the ceremonies
To oversee the management of helpers at the University on graduation day
Update of all information for staff and graduates
Ordering of robes for staff
Administration relating to the smooth running of the ceremonies

Essential Skills

Excellent attention to detail
Good organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Ability to 'think outside the box'
Good customer service skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate with people on all levels
Agreeable to working some evening and weekends


Desirable Skills

An understanding of higher education

Marketing degree or related subject