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Department:
Student Affairs Communication
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
The Social Media and Digital Engagement Assistant will support
Student Affairs communications and leadership through developing
content for social media. Under the supervision of the Digital
Content Coordinator, the Social Media and Digital Engagement
Assistant will gain experience in content creation, graphic design,
and digital engagement strategies.
Essential Functions:
1.) Social Media Management
- Assist in managing Student Affairs social media accounts
(Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), including content creation, caption
writing, and post scheduling.
Capture high-quality photos at Student Affairs and campus
events.
Curate images for social media event recaps in collaboration
with other photographers.
2.) Content Creation
- Create engaging and inclusive social media content for
platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
- Support Student Affairs leadership in scripting, filming, and
editing content for their social media accounts.
- Design accessible graphics and visuals for Student Affairs
events.
- Track new social media trends and develop relevant
content.
3.) Analytics and Engagement
- Track social media engagement metrics (likes, comments, shares,
etc.).
- Evaluate performance of posts and reels and identify high
performing content.
- Provide recommendations based on data insights.
4.) Supporting Student Affairs Administration
- Assisting Student Affairs leadership with digital
projects.
- Collaborate with staff on projects highlighting student
life.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time.
- 7 - 10 hours per week.
Salary Range:
Required Education and Experience:
- Full-time undergraduate student at American University.
- Student must have an active Federal Work Study (FWS)
award.
- Strong social media and communications skills.
- Prior experience content creation with social media is
required.
- Familiarity with Canva or similar design software.
- Familiarity with vertical video editing apps or software.
- Detail-oriented, organized, creative, and able to manage
multiple tasks at once.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- 7 - 10 hours per week during normal business hours with
occasional work outside of traditional hours per job duties.
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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E-Verify employer.
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