LU Shepherd Social Media Student Worker

Support the Full‑Time Staff of the Office of Spiritual Development Support the full‑time staff of the Office of Spiritual Development by completing professional administrative tasks to enhance and fulfill the department outcomes.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Create content and manage LU Shepherd social media platforms, including planning, developing, scheduling, and posting innovative and engaging content aligned with brand standards. Be available outside of normal office hours to attend, promote, and cover events for LU Shepherd, taking pictures and videos as needed. Work with the Director of Operations and Administrative Assistant to create a digital marketing plan and social media strategy for LU Shepherd. Create and maintain a social media calendar to ensure content delivery in a timely manner. Collaborate and assist with social media needs within the team and/or various departments. Assist the Administrative Assistant with various office tasks and other administrative duties. Utilize Canva and Adobe Creative Suite. Assist with logistic planning and execution of LU Shepherd events. Assist with tracking engagement metrics for digital campaigns and reporting outcomes. Schedule requires the student worker to commit 18‑20 hours/week.
Qualifications and Credentials Current on all CSER credits
Microsoft Office knowledge and experience
Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills
Strong customer service skills
Project management and relational skills
Public speaking skills
Self‑starter and team player
Social media and content creation knowledge and understanding
Abilities and Competencies Essential to the Function of the Job Communication and Comprehension : Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well‑articulated information. Understand, speak, and write English to correspond in an articulate and professional manner. Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates. Strong organizational skills. Computer skills, especially Microsoft Office; ability to learn new skills quickly.
Problem Solving : Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Physical and Sensory Abilities : Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard. Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building. Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop to conduct business. Regularly lift 25 or fewer pounds.
Working Conditions Work Environment : The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate‑controlled office setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.
Driving Requirements : If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee's position.
Time Type : Part time
Location : Onsite
Pay Rate : Starting at $12.77. Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with TitleVII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable protected classes.

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