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Missouri Western State University

Social Media Assistant

Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States, 64507

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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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