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Department:
Kogod School of Business
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
Kogod Career Development in the Kogod School of Business at
American University, provides career development support to both
undergraduate and graduate business students. The office is seeking
a Social Media Marketing Assistant to support the implementation of
strategic marketing plans. The primary responsibilities will
involve creating and implementing outreach through various
promotional outlets including social media, LinkedIn, and flyer
development for all events, workshops, targeted jobs/internships
and programmatic messaging sponsored by the Office of Career
Engagement.
Essential Functions:
- Contribute to the creation of collateral including promotional
brochures, fliers, and other communication vehicles for career
fairs, employer and alumni panels, coaching workshops, networking
events, treks, and other CD-sponsored events.
- Create posts on social media sites (primarily Instagram and
LinkedIn).
- Attend CD events and post live event updates across social
media channels.
- Take pictures and videos to be used for promotional material
about the event.
- Add job, internship, and event information to the Kogod
Bi-Weekly Career Digest newsletter.
- Update and maintain the CD website.
- Create slides for faculty to display during classes to
advertise upcoming events.
- Track and monitor social media presence and provide a social
media report monthly and at the end of each semester.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time.
- 5 hours per week.
Salary Range:
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Proficiency with social media platforms and tools (Twitter,
LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, HootSuite, TweetDeck, etc.).
- Proven graphic creation/design skills using Canva, Photoshop,
PowerPoint, and InDesign.
- Experience in photography to capture events using a DSLR
camera.
- Flexibility, initiative, and ability to multitask and work both
independently and as part of a team.
- Creative multi-tasker who is capable of initiating
ideas/approaches with strong writing and communication skills.
- Proven experience with marketing strategy development and
execution.
- Maturity and high level of professionalism.
- Ability to think outside the box and offer creative ideas to
improve the Career Development’s overall marketing strategy.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- Applicants are required to attach a resume and cover letter to
their application.
- Applicants are asked to show proof of their past marketing
experience as part of their application (this may be in the form of
a portfolio).
- Benefits of Working for the Office of Career Engagement: Deepen
marketing strategy skills, support the visibility of the Office of
Career Engagement, build your professional network, contribute to
the promotion of all the events the Office of Career Engagement,
and develop valuable skills in time management, teamwork, and
customer service.
- This position will report to the Analyst, Marketing &
Technology in Kogod Career Development.
- Attendance at the majority of in-person and virtual events
hosted by Career Development is expected.
Other Details
- This position is available only to enrolled American
University students.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
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