Position Recruitment Information
Job Title
OSMC Student Assistant: Communications and Social Media (2023/2024) - FWS
Student Position Type
Federal Work Study
Appointment Type
Part-Time
FTE
Work Schedule
Department Manager
Hiring Manager
Natalie Goss, Andrea Montoya
Number of Vacancies
Position Summary Information for Announcement
Diversity Statement
The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.
Job Description Summary
Are you a storyteller, a Social Media maestro, and a creative force all rolled into one? We're on the lookout for a creative and Social Media-savvy Communications and Social MediaStudent Assistant to enhance brand visibility and engagement with University of La Verne internal and external communities. The communications team is seeking a dynamic and creative student who breathes life into words, loves to explore the world of Social Media, and has a passion for crafting compelling stories. The Communications and Social MediaStudent Assistant will work closely with the communications team to execute various tasks and contribute to the overall success of public outreach, public relations, and Social Media initiatives.
Specific Duties
- Contribute to the development of engaging written and visual content for digital platforms, including news articles, Social Media posts, emails, and other digital or print media.
- Contribute to Social Media planning and curating original content for university Social Media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok), including scheduling, collaborating with other accounts, and Social Media listening.
- Collaborate with the creative services department and other university units to create visually appealing graphics and video for Social Media and other digital platforms to support university branding and messaging.
- Assist with university publicity and promotions or outreach activities and events.
- Support email marketing campaigns, including content ideation and audience segmentation, from internal to prospective students and key stakeholders for the university.
- Research industry trends and competitor activities, providing insights to enhance the organization's digital presence.
- Assist team with research and utilize analytical tools to improve Social Media and digital marketing engagement, efforts, and success, and provide regular related reports to the communications team as needed.
- Other tasks assigned by staff within the Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience in a professional, customer-focused environment.
- Experience writing content for a business or organization. (i.e. press releases, articles, Social Media captions, or other relevant content)
- Experience working with Social Media platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
Benefits Summary
Employees are eligible for the following benefits:
One hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 24 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year and capped at 48 hours.
University of La Verne Defined Contribution Retirement Plan - can contribute employee voluntary contributions, excluding wages derived from federal work study funds.
In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week, will be eligible for medical coverage through the University of La Verne.
Covered under the University of La Verne Workers Compensation Insurance.
Location
La Verne Main Campus
If Other, please specify.
Hiring Pay Rate
Hourly Rate
$16.00
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
20191222SE
Special Instructions to Applicants
Open Date
12/04/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Quick Link
https://laverne.peopleadmin.com/postings/12596