Missouri Western State University

Missouri Western State University is hiring: Social Media Assistant in Oregon

Missouri Western State University, Oregon, IL, United States, 61061

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position will be open until filled.
This position can hire a student who qualifies for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website )

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Social Media Assistant

Department

Department Early College Academy

Appointment Term

Appointment Term Academic Year (August - May)

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Early College Academy ( ECA ) is seeking to fill the Social Media Assistant role. In this job, you will assist the ECA team in brainstorming, creating, and monitoring of social media content. Additionally, the Social Media Assistant will have the ability to assist with key campaigns and promotional opportunities to engage key partners including students, faculty, staff, and cooperating school districts.

Assist with the ongoing maintenance of social media platforms
Aid in the development of digital strategies, campaigns, and content with supervision and support as desired
Review and track analytics and data
Collaborate and brainstorm with key stakeholders on promotional projects
Research best practices and emerging social media trends
Participate in various events and tabling opportunities (recruiting booth for prospective students) as needed
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

MWSU Student
Degree Seeking
Maintain at least a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 or higher
Enrolled at least part-time
Must be eligible for Federal Work Study

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The desired student should have knowledge and experience in marketing, professional communications, graphic design and/or similar fields.
Strong understanding of social media tools and platforms OR ability to learn tools and platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok, and other relevant platforms).
Effective communication skills both verbal and written
Organized with attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects as need with supervision and support
Understanding of basic principles of marketing and communications
Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects within relative timelines
Knowledge and experience with OR ability to learn social media analytics and tracking

Physical Demands

Physical Demands Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Demands

Academic year – August 1 – May 31st
Possible Summer hours – June 1 to July 31

Location where duties are to be performed

Early College Academy
Popplewell 203

Federal Work Study Required

Hours of Work

Monday – Friday, 10 hours per week
Schedule to be determined
Desired start date: August 1, 2025

Posting Number

Posting Number ST208P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Open Date

Open Date 05/01/2025

Priority Deadline

Priority Deadline 09/05/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Yes
No
Yes
No
* Do you have at least an overall 2.0 GPA?
- Yes
- No
* Are you enrolled at least part-time?
- Yes
- No
* Are you currently employed on-campus in another department? If so, what department.
(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Resume
Professional References (3-5 with contact information)

Optional Documents

Cover Letter
Course Schedule