Missouri Western State University
Social Media Assistant
Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States, 64507
Social Media Assistant
Department: Early College Academy
Appointment Term: Academic Year (August - May)
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position 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.
Essential Duties
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
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 needed 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 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.
Schedule and Hours
Monday – Friday, 10 hours per week
Schedule to be determined
Desired start date: August 1, 2025
Location Early College Academy, Popplewell 203
Posting Details
Posting Number: ST208P
Number of Vacancies: 2
Open Date: 05/01/2025
Priority Deadline: 09/05/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Position will be open until filled.
Seniority Level Internship
Employment Type Part-time
Job Function Marketing and Sales
Industry Higher Education
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Appointment Term: Academic Year (August - May)
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position 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.
Essential Duties
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
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 needed 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 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.
Schedule and Hours
Monday – Friday, 10 hours per week
Schedule to be determined
Desired start date: August 1, 2025
Location Early College Academy, Popplewell 203
Posting Details
Posting Number: ST208P
Number of Vacancies: 2
Open Date: 05/01/2025
Priority Deadline: 09/05/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Position will be open until filled.
Seniority Level Internship
Employment Type Part-time
Job Function Marketing and Sales
Industry Higher Education
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