Work Study-Social Media Aide

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JOB TITLE:

Work Study Social Media Aide

JOB PURPOSE:

The Social Media Work-Study supports the offices digital presence by helping create schedule and monitor social media content across multiple platformsprimarily Instagram and Facebook as well as some international accounts. The position assists in engaging online with the UW community potential students donors and international partners and promoting programs and services. JFNTMP

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create content (graphics photos videos and captions) for social media channels
• Share content from other UW and partner accounts
• Schedule and publish posts using social media management tools
• Monitor engagement (likes comments shares) and respond to messages as needed
• Collaborate with staff and other work-studies to brainstorm and implement campaigns
• Assist in tracking analytics and reporting on performance
• Stay up to date with social media trends relevant to college audiences

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Take photos or short videos at events as needed
• Help with minor updates to other department media
• Perform other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Ability to Learn
• Analysis/Problem Identification
• Technical Social Media Knowledge
• Creativity/Innovation
• Communication - Oral and Written

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be work-study eligible and available to work on campus
• Some college

Must be eligible have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience using social media platforms such as Instagram Facebook TikTok and X (Instagram and Facebook preferred)
• Familiarity with graphic design tools like Canva
• Strong writing skills and an understanding of social media tone and audience
• Experience with photography video editing or basic analytics tools is a plus

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO CAREERS:

This position provides valuable experience in digital marketing communications and public relations. Work-studies will build content creation skills learn how to manage professional social media accounts and gain insight into brand strategyall of which are transferable to careers in marketing media and communications.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

Please also submit a cover letter a current resume and contact information for at least one reference.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or email.

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