Part-Time Social Media Assistant-Lead
Part-Time Social Media Assistant-Lead
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Part-Time Social Media Assistant Lead
The Social Media Specialist Lead for Campus Recreation communications supports patron-facing promotional efforts and handles communication projects across social media channels. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation this role is vital in both managing the social media team and overseeing content creation. A minimum of one semester of experience on the Campus Recreation student creative team is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership and Project Management
- Oversee the social media team ensuring all members meet deadlines and align with project expectations.
- Coordinate with the project coordinator to schedule and publish approved content across social media platforms.
- Work closely with the Senior Student Manager (SSM) to address team needs manage schedules and resolve any issues.
- Analytics and Strategic Planning
- Pull and analyze monthly social media data creating comprehensive analytic plans to track engagement trends.
- Report findings and make strategic recommendations for improvement to the Assistant Director.
- Content Management and Quality Control
- Edit all social media content for quality consistency and adherence to University brand guidelines.
- Schedule and when necessary physically post content across social media channels.
- Content Creation and Engagement
- Develop engaging content including monitoring Campus Recreations social media calendar and posting accurate information on facilities events and programs.
- Conceptualize and create digital content aimed at increasing engagement across both target and broader audiences.
- Respond to followers on social media connecting with content experts as needed.
- Social Media Best Practices
- Research social media trends and recommend strategies for engagement.
- Create and maintain a consistent tone and voice for Campus Recreations social media presence.
- Provide guidance to team members on social media best practices and quality content creation.
- Event Coverage and Additional Duties
- Attend Campus Recreation events and programs to capture video and photographic content.
- Assist in printing distributing and delivering promotional materials as necessary.
- Engage in collaborative efforts and support team development initiatives.
This position requires strong organizational skills creativity and an understanding of social media strategy. The Lead will play a critical role in shaping Campus Recreations social media presence and ensuring alignment with the Universitys communication goals.
A minimum of one semester of experience on the Campus Recreation student creative team is required. Social media communicationsor business operations strongproblem-solvingskills ability to positively interact with thepatrons and employees strongly preferred.
Social Media Specialist - Lead acts as an ambassador for Penn State Campus Recreation both at work and away. Respectfully manages disagreementsmodels positive rapport with patronsand employees is a decisive decision maker in the absence of professional staff displays role model appropriate behavior at all times including in online communities. Maintains regular and frequent communication with supervisory team can interact with diverse groups through a variety of situations and promotes Campus Recreation programs and services.
Work will take place on the University Park Campus and successful candidate must successfully complete a background check and must be able to accommodate a variable work schedule that will include mornings evenings weekends and University breaks.
Campus Recreation is a department within Student Affairs that provides fitness wellness and recreational programs to the campus community through the operation and administration of the new expanded and renovated 200000 sf Intramural Building the McCoy Natatorium the 700-acre Stone Valley Outdoor Recreation Area a Tennis Center including six clay courts and four indoor courts the White Building Outdoor Adventures Aquatics Club Sports Fitness and Wellness Programs and Intramural Sports.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity equity and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission
Work Environment & Requirements
- Work will take place on the University Park campus.
- Candidates must successfully complete a background check.
- This role requires flexibility to accommodate a variable schedule including mornings evenings weekends and University breaks.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .
Employment Type
Part-Time
