Social Media Assistant

Position Title: Social Media Student Assistant

Semester/Year: 2026/2027 Academic Year

Total Positions Available: 1

Supervisor: Sam Halfman

Hours per week: 8

Pay rate: $16

Start Date: 8/31/2026 

End Date: 5/14/2027

Description

The Social Media Student Assistant will be part of the Career Services team working to update and enhance our social media presence across multiple platforms. 

The Social Media Student Assistant will assist in formulating social media plans and then carry them out (with staff supervision). The plan must include an assessment strategy designed to measure and document the impact of social media, and then suggest action-steps to increase impact. Intern will be invited to attend all staff meetings.

Responsibilities

• Creating new (or updated) profiles and pages on multiple platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
• Uploading videos, photo albums, etc.
• Finding users to follow/friend/like our business
• Writing and posting blog posts/tweets/updates, etc.
• Tracking the growth and the impact of social media on our business
• Replying to comments, messages, etc.
• Researching our competitors’ social media presence
• Report findings to the team
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have first-hand knowledge and use of the Career Services office
• Candidate must be able to think strategically about how social media could become a more productive part of our overall communications marketing efforts. The primary objective is NOT just “selling” our services to students but building long-lasting relationships by providing value to them.
• Candidate should have personal experience with multiple social media platforms. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong editing skills, especially short-form writing 
• Willingness to sign a Code of Conduct that will serve as a good faith contract to always represent our office in a professional manner.
• creative with an eye for design 
• Knowledge of video editing software – Basic video editing skills using iMovie, Final Cut, or Windows Live Movie Maker are preferred but not required
• Knowledge of digital media software – Photoshop or other graphic design software, etc. is preferred
• Willingness to interact with social media sites daily (replying, posting, re-tweeting, etc.)
• Energy, with a desire to come up with fresh ideas on how to grow our online presence
• Experience proofreading and editing
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented office 
• Open to learn and grow, ask pertinent questions when necessary

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume and cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately. 

Students hired into on-campus jobs must complete federal employment paperwork, including the Form I9. Students must present original documents indicating they are eligible to work in the U.S. Photocopies of documents cannot be accepted. Students should ensure they have their documents on campus or have a plan to get their documents to campus if they are hired to work on campus.