GA - Pre-Professional - Trademark Licensing - Spring 2027

Title: GA - Pre-Professional - Trademark Licensing - Spring 2027 Division Name: University Advancement Department: University Marketing & Communications Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

This position works closely with the Manager of Trademark Licensing and Project Communications in enforcing University graphic standards on products for internal and external use, utilizing those products to enhance the University brand, building and maintaining relationships with external partners to promote those products, and assisting with the creation of online marketing pieces and mass email communications. The position also manages the trademark licensing Instagram account and partners with ISU Athletics and CLC (the University's licensing agency) on social media and digital marketing efforts, product development, special events, and brand education/awareness. The GA is also the primary manager of a group of four undergraduate social influencers on campus as part of the Redbird Reps program.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$755 for .25 FTE, $1,510 for .50 FTE, $2,114 for .70 FTE

Required Qualifications

1. Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at http://hr.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/GA_Handbook.pdf
2. Must be a degree seeking graduate student at Illinois State University within the School of Communication, College of Business or pursuing a degree in Sports Management.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Understanding of sports and university marketing and related product marketplace.
2. Ability to participate as a team member in the creation of graphic designs for print, web, multimedia and various physical products utilizing the appropriate software.
3. Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
4. Strong writing abilities and an understanding of AP style.
5. Proficiency in social media marketing and online communications.
6. Experience with photography a plus.

Work Hours

28 hours per week.

Proposed Starting Date

January

Required Applicant Documents

Resume

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook.

Note: If you have not yet been assigned a University ID, but are interested in applying for this graduate assistantship, please proceed with the graduate assistant application process. For the first question regarding your University ID, simply enter in nine (9) zeros (e.g., 000000000).

You must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University and/or for the number of hours required for the position.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work up to 28 hours per week when the university is not in session. Please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for guidance on visa restrictions on work hours. The University cannot grant exceptions to visa status rules/laws.

Contact Information for Applicants

Mike Mahle Graphic Design and Trademark Licensing Manager (309) 438-8412 mjmahle@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.