Taylor University is seeking applications of candidates for PUBLICITY AND OUTREACH ASSISTANT in the MUSIC, THEATRE AND DANCE (MTD) DEPARTMENT.  This is a  PART-TIME, 9 MONTH, NON-EXEMPT position located in Upland, Indiana.  Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.      

MISSION STATEMENT:    The mission of Taylor University is to develop servant leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ's redemptive love and truth to a world in need.

RESPONSIBILITIES:     

1. PUBLICITY: Produce publicity for all music unit events - both on and off campus, using a variety of media and sources such as Facebook, news releases, and TU website. (Faculty, Performer or Ensemble director submits factual information and write brief description of the event--submitting it in enough time needed for publishing).
2. COORDINATE THE DETAILS INVOLVED WITH OFF-CAMPUS ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES AND TOURS : contact potential concert hosts and work out contract details, establish a detailed itinerary, stay in touch with hosts to make sure all details are communicated and questions are answered as they come up; create and distribute publicity; create a printed program; secure transportation, housing, meals, and event tickets; prepare and submit required university trip and meal forms for students' signatures and other required information, gather passports and make copies if necessary and prepare a notebook for director.
3. MTD PROGRAMS: produce programs for the music unit concerts
4. MTD POSTERS FOR FACULTY AND ENSEMBLE CONCERTS (with suggestions and info developed by Faculty)
5. REQUESTS FOR ENTERTAINMENT—securing faculty, staff, or students for Alumni, Administrative and other campus requests for entertainment at dinner, or meetings and arrange payment.
6. RESPONSIBLE FOR BUILDING AESTHETICS AND BULLETIN BOARD CONTENT.

START DATE               10/30/2021

Interested candidates should attach a cover letter, resume, and transcripts. All materials will remain confidential. The University is keenly interested in diversifying its staff and strongly encourages women and members of minority groups to apply.  Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Taylor University complies with federal and state guidelines for nondiscrimination in employment.

PLEASE BE PREPARED TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WHEN YOU APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: 

• What is your personal faith journey/Christian testimony?
• What are the most significant implications of your faith commitment to your life today?
• Please list other experiences and skills, which especially qualify you for this position at Taylor University.
• What do you perceive to be your personal gifts, strengths, capabilities and limitations as they relate to the position for which you are applying?

Required Skills Required Experience

Required Skills/Experience:

• BS in IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, or MIS preferred. 
• 5+ years’ experience in a development and testing role
• Expert knowledge of SAP Business Objects and Tableau (Visualization)
• Universe/ report and Dashboard Development
• Strong hands on SQL skills required
• Good experience writing of SQL queries
• Good experience with Data Analysis
• Excellent communication skills and experience effectively communicating with technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated efficient and effective use of problem-solving and task prioritization to facilitate successful project completion
• After-hours and weekend work will be required for project implementations, incident response, etc
• This role requires travel up to 20% to other company locations (domestic and international)