GA - Pre-Professional - Trademark Licensing and Project Communications - Fall 2025 and Spring 2026

Title: GA - Pre-Professional - Trademark Licensing and Project Communications - Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
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.

Additional Information

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

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$2114

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

August 19, 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume, Cover letter, Reference List

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

Special Instructions for Applicants

The expectation for this assistantship is to begin working at the end of May as an hourly student worker.

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.
If you are an international student the rules/laws for your visa status may place limits on your employment eligibility. Students are responsible for knowing and following all applicable visa status rules/laws. If you are not certain whether your visa status allows you to accept an assistantship or additional work hours, contact the International Student and Scholar Services immediately for clarification. The University cannot grant exceptions to visa status rules/laws.

Illinois State University Graduate Assistants are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

Contact Information for Applicants

Dani Schroeder
Manager of Trademark Licensing and Project Communications
(309) 438-4331
dmkabbe@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/Affirmative Action 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.