Oregon State University
Oregon State University is hiring: Social Media Specialist in Corvallis
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, US, 97333
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Social Media Specialist
Appointment Type
Student Employee
Job Location
Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent
100
Appointment Basis
12
Pay Method
Hourly
Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate
$14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate
$17.00 (Standard); $16.50 (Non-Urban); $18.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Social Media Specialist position for the College of Business at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Social Media Specialist will join the MarComm team at the College of Business. This position is responsible for creating a variety of content, such as photos, videos, and graphics, for all social media platforms. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Marketing and Social Media Coordinator, this position will contribute to the development of weekly social media plans that align with the goals of college stakeholders while ensuring that content remains competitive and on-trend.
Pay rate for this position is $16.05 per hour.
Transferable Skill Development
Position Duties
The Social Media Specialist reports to the Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications and will support the needs of the Marcomm team and social media team including:
Content Creation: Develop high-quality content, including photos, videos, and graphics, tailored to each platform to engage our audience effectively.
Community Management & Audience Engagement: Actively engage with followers by responding to comments, liking tagged photos, and reposting relevant content to build a vibrant online community.
Trend Monitoring: Stay informed on social media trends and best practices to ensure our content remains competitive and relevant.
Collaboration: Work closely with the Social Media Coordinator, Graphic Designer, Marcomm Team, Videographer, to support stakeholder goals through targeted social media campaigns.
Attend weekly meetings
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
Must be proficient on all social media platforms. Must have experience using a smartphone, creating reels, taking photographs. Must be able to create on-brand and on-trend content.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
10-12 hours per week.
Breakdown:
Meetings: 2 hours
Content Creation and Editing: 6-8 hours
Admin Work (checking Teams, Asana, and Email): 1-2 hours
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P12234SE
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
09/08/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
06/09/2025
Full Consideration Date
07/15/2025
Closing Date
09/30/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
• A Resume
• A Cover Letter
• Create a 15-30 second Instagram reel-style video showcasing why you'd be a great fit for the social media team.
• If available, please include a portfolio or links to social media pages you've managed-even your own! No prior experience? No problem-we still encourage you to apply.
For additional information please contact: Samantha Pinkerton at samantha.pinkerton@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval
Position Information
Job Title
Social Media Specialist
Appointment Type
Student Employee
Job Location
Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent
100
Appointment Basis
12
Pay Method
Hourly
Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate
$14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate
$17.00 (Standard); $16.50 (Non-Urban); $18.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Social Media Specialist position for the College of Business at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Social Media Specialist will join the MarComm team at the College of Business. This position is responsible for creating a variety of content, such as photos, videos, and graphics, for all social media platforms. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Marketing and Social Media Coordinator, this position will contribute to the development of weekly social media plans that align with the goals of college stakeholders while ensuring that content remains competitive and on-trend.
Pay rate for this position is $16.05 per hour.
Transferable Skill Development
Position Duties
The Social Media Specialist reports to the Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications and will support the needs of the Marcomm team and social media team including:
Content Creation: Develop high-quality content, including photos, videos, and graphics, tailored to each platform to engage our audience effectively.
Community Management & Audience Engagement: Actively engage with followers by responding to comments, liking tagged photos, and reposting relevant content to build a vibrant online community.
Trend Monitoring: Stay informed on social media trends and best practices to ensure our content remains competitive and relevant.
Collaboration: Work closely with the Social Media Coordinator, Graphic Designer, Marcomm Team, Videographer, to support stakeholder goals through targeted social media campaigns.
Attend weekly meetings
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
- Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
- Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
- Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
- High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
- Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
- Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
- Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
- Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
Must be proficient on all social media platforms. Must have experience using a smartphone, creating reels, taking photographs. Must be able to create on-brand and on-trend content.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
10-12 hours per week.
Breakdown:
Meetings: 2 hours
Content Creation and Editing: 6-8 hours
Admin Work (checking Teams, Asana, and Email): 1-2 hours
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P12234SE
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
09/08/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
06/09/2025
Full Consideration Date
07/15/2025
Closing Date
09/30/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
• A Resume
• A Cover Letter
• Create a 15-30 second Instagram reel-style video showcasing why you'd be a great fit for the social media team.
• If available, please include a portfolio or links to social media pages you've managed-even your own! No prior experience? No problem-we still encourage you to apply.
For additional information please contact: Samantha Pinkerton at samantha.pinkerton@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval