Digital Media Specialist

Salary/Position Classification

• $12.00 hourly Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 10-15 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

Working in collaboration with the Wellness & Health Promotion Leadership Team develop visual designs for print digital communications and management of all social media platforms. These visual communications will be used for events orientation outreach social media web design and student notifications. This position will prepare concepts and artwork drafts for review; complete edits to artwork as needed.

This is a part-time non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

Social Media:

• Create develop and manage content for the departments social media presence.
• Develop an optimal posting schedule for social media content
• Be familiar with various social media platforms.
• Create relevant content to reach participants and UND community members
• Create and manage all published content including images video and written posts.
• Monitor listen and respond to users in a social way by engaging in dialogues and answering questions where appropriate.
• Attend department events to aid in the social media engagement.
• Oversee the design of the social media platforms.
• Moderate user generated content.
• Monitor and compile reports showing results of social media efforts.

Graphic Design:

• Designs and produces graphics video and photo content for print website social media digital display etc.
• Conceives designs and executes graphic projects (posters brochures flyers social media sponsor content and event information)
• Design social media content print and brand assets.
• Create digital design elements to be used across social media and website
• Assists the design team in the production of layouts formatting packaging advertising marketing collateral and other published materials in print and online

Administrative:

• Bring innovative and interesting ideas to the project development process.
• Research best practices related to social media & marketing and collegiate recreation.
• Collaborate with Wellness & Health Promotion Leadership Team.
• Follow all UND Branding Guidelines
• Attend or complete all Wellness & Health Promotion and UND Human Resources required trainings.
• Complete all cleaning and sanitation tasks as assigned to maintain a safe & healthy environment.
• Additional duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to work independently without a lot of close supervision.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including both evenings and weekends.
• Experience with social media platforms their respective participants and how each can be used to enhance the image and visibility of Wellness & Health Promotion.
• Experience with Graphic Design and programs like Canva Adobe Create Suite or Microsoft products.
• Excellent written and language skills and the ability to work with diverse groups.
• Ability to manage a work schedule and meet deadlines in a remote work environment if needed.
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and platforms.
• Ability to problem-solve creatively and effective
• Ability to manage time and projects well

Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a marketing communications or similar degree.
• Experience with DSLR Cameras

To Apply

For full consideration applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
Resume (Word or PDF Format Only)
Cover Letter (Word or PDF Format Only)

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so include which agency/department as well as how many hours you work a week.

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