Summer Creative Assistant

The Summer Creative Assistant supports the Office of Student Life in the development, design, and implementation of creative assets for Residence Life, Commuter Life, Online Life, and Graduate Life. The position supports a variety of project and program needs from the design of graphics and development of videos, to event support capturing photos and videos. Additionally, Summer Creative Assistants manage a social media channel for Student Life.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in developing and executing summer social media strategy for the Office of Student Life by;

• Creating weekly social media schedules for each team’s channels
• Scheduling and managing content posting
• Writing clear, strategic, creative copy for posts and promotions
• Managing primary daily brand interactions (comments, direct messages, tags, relevant hashtags, etc.) on platforms
• Design graphics based on branding guidelines, as necessary.
• Design projects might include social media content, print materials, internal communications, and event promotional content.
• Provide coverage of events by capturing and editing photographs.
• This position will also help provide B-Roll photography support for design initiatives.
• This is less common during the summer, but may occur.
• Attend required departmental events and meetings, which encourage collaboration, problem solving, and community health in the workplace.
• Provide input in developing project components and strategies.
• Provide administrative support, on an as needed basis.
• Organize and maintain all digital files in Dropbox.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALSMinimum Qualifications

• Must be a Liberty University student
• Experience in content creation (graphic design, photography, videography, copywriting, etc.)
• Ability to operate a DSLR camera and accessories
• Ability to use Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Be a Liberty University student in a creative/communications field.
• Demonstrable experience in content creation (graphic design, photography, videography, copywriting, etc.)
• Proficient ability to operate a DSLR camera and accessories
• Proficient ability to use Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication

• Effectively communicates in both verbal and written forms to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Able to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Demonstrates strong organization, project management, and managerial skills.
• Possesses excellent computer skills, necessary for Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.

Initiative & Work Ethic

• Task oriented and dedicated, meets deadlines while going the extra mile and producing quality work products.
• Anticipates needs and takes steps to meet those needs before they crop up, taking a proactive and intentional approach to their duties.

Leadership & People Skills

• Sincere and affable, is able to build relational rapport quickly, establishing productive relationships across a variety of departments and contexts.
• Develops priorities for their team, and provides tangible steps and tasks to enable their team to achieve these priorities.
• Intentional to show care for others, exhibiting intentionality, conscientiousness, and emotional intelligence in interpersonal interactions.

Organization

• Detail-oriented, catching and fixing small errors and details in both visual and written communications.
• Manages their own schedule, project timelines, as well as the schedules of their team with punctuality and proactivity.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate and review OSL media content.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 20 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONSWork Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is in an office setting. However, work frequently occurs in a variety of other settings; including, but not limited to, residence halls, warehouses, and outdoor activities.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.