"Work Assistant, Per Diem"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a per diem Work Assistant for the department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

In collaboration and consultation with the Rutgers Office of Communications & Public Affairs, the Department of Psychiatry has been expanding to create a multimedia division.

The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Work Assistant who will engage with community stakeholders over social media platforms, initially Instagram. Since the use of social media in higher education crosses multiple domains, our trainees will gain invaluable experience as learners and administrators while working closely with the Work Assistant and the Program Coordinator. While the initial description below focuses on Instagram, the start-up of additional social media platforms (II – V) will be discussed at a later date. Experience in website management a plus (e.g., refreshing website content with news items, photos, etc.).

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Starts up and directs the Department's Instagram platform (as a business).
• Engages leaders in the community to promote resources at Rutgers Health and raise awareness of mental wellness.
• Participates in ongoing onsite visits to community groups to build engagement.
• Expands current community regional relationships such as those with Catholic Charities, Princeton Garden Theater, Rutgers Cinema through Instagram.
• Promotes the Rutgers brand nationally by digitally engaging community stakeholders.
• Engages trainees to implement a business plan to post content; and non-resident related.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert up to 25 pounds.
• Work Environment: Office environment. Moderate noise.