"Social Media Assistant"

Job Details

Job Title: Social Media Assistant
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 289797

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

This casual labor position supports the Athletics Department's social media and digital content operations at our institution. The role focuses on creating engaging content for collegiate sporting events, designing athletics-related graphics, and maintaining the department's social media presence. This part-time, flexible position is ideal for students seeking hands-on experience in sports communications and digital media within a collegiate athletics environment.

Responsibilities

• Content Creation -
  • Create and publish compelling content across department social media platforms before, during, and after collegiate sporting events
  • Assist with capturing photos/videos during games, meets, matches and other athletic events
  • Highlight student-athlete achievements, academic honors, and athletic milestones
• Graphic Design -
  • Design graphics, posters, and visual elements for social media posts following university and athletics branding guidelines
  • Support the creation of promotional materials for special events, rivalry games, and championships
• Social Media Management -
  • Schedule and monitor social media posts according to athletics content calendar
  • Help implement social media campaigns to increase student, alumni, and community engagement
  • Track basic social media analytics and engagement metrics
• Collaboration -
  • Collaborate with Athletics Communications staff during game days

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Create compelling visual content for various platforms (print, digital, social)
Develop pre- and post-game graphics that highlight key statistics and moments
Design special recognition graphics for player achievements and milestones
Maintain consistent branding across all materials
Quickly respond to game developments with relevant content
Generate creative ideas for increasing fan engagement
Work effectively in fast-paced environment and under pressure
Adapt designs for different platforms and formats
Collaborate with marketing, communications, and coaching staff
Stay current with evolving social media trends and platform updates
Balance multiple projects with competing deadlines
Contribute innovative ideas to promotional campaigns

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of social media platforms and best practices for engagement
Understanding of sports terminology
Familiarity with sports statistics and how to present them visually
Knowledge of current design trends and digital marketing techniques
Understanding of brand consistency and guidelines

SKILLS
Graphic design skills and visual creativity
Social media management and content scheduling
Basic photography and photo editing capabilities
Time management and ability to work under tight deadlines
Basic video editing and motion graphics creation
Communication skills for collaborating with team members
Organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

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