Oregon State University is hiring: Social Media Specialist in Corvallis

Position Information

Job Title: Social Media Specialist

Appointment Type: Student Employee (part-time up to 24 hours per week)

Job Location: Oregon State University (OSU) College of Business

Pay Method: Hourly

Pay Period: 16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date: Last working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option?: Not specified

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 Appointment Percent: 100%

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 09/08/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date: Not specified

Posting Date: 06/09/2025

Full Consideration Date: 07/15/2025

Closing Date: 09/30/2025

Number of Vacancies: 1

Posting Number: P12234SE

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 Cover Letter
• A 15-30 second Instagram reel-style video showcasing why you’d be a great fit for the social media team.
• If available, include a portfolio or links to social media pages you’ve managed—even your own. No prior experience? 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 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.

Position Duties

• 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, and Videographer to support stakeholder goals through targeted social media campaigns.

Qualifications

• 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

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Other Document 1 (see Special Instructions)

Optional Documents

• Portfolio

Notice of Availability

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Oregon State University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report covering each university campus location. The report includes important information about safety protocols, a wide range of current security policies, fire safety practices, helpful university and local resources, and crime prevention programs, as well as crime and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. A paper copy of the report can be requested for no charge by emailing Clery.Compliance@oregonstate.edu.