Graduate Assistant - Marketing & Theatre Production
Description
About the Job
The Graduate Assistant (GA) - Marketing & Theatre Production in the School of Music is a remote position responsible for researching, compiling data, and then integrating that data into a departmental marketing process for the purposes of effectively promoting events, building an audience, increasing our reach in the community, and student recruitment. Additionally, the GA will serve as the assistant to the Theatre Director to help with administrative tasks related to theatre.
We believe teamwork is necessary for organizational success, and so our team fosters innovation, creativity, and problem solving. As such, candidates must understand, believe in, and actively contribute to accomplishing the mission and vision of the School of Music, which is to passionately pursue excellence to the glory of God. The ideal candidate will put their faith and classroom learning experience in action through creating and carrying out a marketing plan for the School of Music and its events.
The position has an expected time commitment of an average of 20 hours per week, including office hours, meetings, and event attendance. Some evenings (depending on schedule) and weekend hours will be necessary. The GA must understand the dynamics of a small university setting and be a committed member of the CCU School of Music.
About CCU
Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.
Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914. CCU’s motto is--grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)
CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.
Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.
CCU embraces an educational model that was present at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars—competence, character and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.
A leader in higher education, CCU has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had ten consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its two colleges--the College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.
What is most appealing about working at CCU?
- Faith friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
- Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
- Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.
We’re looking for candidates who have:
- Bachelor’s degree required with acceptance into a CCU graduate program.
- Awareness of technical skills associated with content creation.
- Undergraduate experience in the area of marketing preferred.
- Desire to enter the marketing field preferred.
Key Job Duties
Mission Contribution
Contribute to CCU's Mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Graduate Assistant - Marketing & Theatre Production contributes to the mission by supporting the school in their marketing efforts, aiming to creatively communicate that the School of Music is a place to acquire the skills needed to transform the world with grace and truth through the art of music and theatre.
Marketing and Promotions
- Amplify School of Music brand recognition through a comprehensive and cohesive marketing campaign, and do so with wise stewardship of funds allocated to this endeavor.
- Brainstorm, formulate, and produce marketing campaigns for large initiatives within the school, utilizing assessment data for the enhancement of the campaigns.
- Complete creative content requests through the CCU Communications work order system as needed.
- Meet with the Dean and/or the Dean’s Assistant of the School of Music weekly for direction and oversight, and to discuss goals and progress.
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
Theatre Production
- Track theatre prospective student inquiries, send initial email, answer any follow up questions, and assist in faculty communications.
- Manage theatre budgets. Reconcile all credit cards for the Theatre Faculty.
- Maintain and organize theatre storage and workshop spaces to ensure cleanliness, efficiency, and safe accessibility.
- Provide direct supervision and training to Theatre Work-Study staff, ensuring effective performance and adherence to departmental standards.
- Serve as Production Manager for all theatre productions.
- Secure production rights and manage script distribution and returns.
- Recruit, hire, and supervise student crew, work-study staff, and pit musicians.
- Coordinate all production logistics, including truck/U-Haul rentals, load-in/load-out, and equipment (lifts, microphones, percussion).
- Manage vendor relationships and rentals, including photography, videography (as permitted), and performance equipment.
- Oversee performance operations, including comp ticket distribution and venue booking (e.g., Lakewood Cultural Center).
- Handle financial administration, including processing stipends and production-related expenses.
- Maintain theatre supplies and inventory (e.g., tape, materials) and ensure workshop readiness.
- Coordinate administrative and scheduling needs, including contractor access (IDs, keys, parking), absence reporting, and special campus arrangements.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employee may be required to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
Graduate Assistant Program Details
The Graduate Assistant position is a minimum of a two year commitment and coincides with the entrance into and completion of a graduate program at CCU. Students may take 2-3 years to complete their academic program, depending on the program selected. Graduate Assistants are expected to complete a minimum of two years of service, and to stay in their role through the end of the fiscal year (June 30) in which they complete their graduate program.
The Graduate Assistant must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university and be accepted and enrolled in one of CCU’s graduate programs. A complete listing of degree opportunities and admissions requirements is posted at http://www.ccu.edu/ccu/grad/. The standard workweek is 20 hours per week and will not exceed an average of 29 hours per week during the year.
Compensation includes a monthly stipend of $15.16 per hour and tuition waiver for completion of a master's degree through Colorado Christian University's College of Adult and Graduate Studies. The recipient is responsible for student fees each semester.
Application Deadline: Position will be posted until filled.
Spiritual Requirements
- Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.
- Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.
- Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.
- Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.