Admissions Social Media Student Assistant

Title: Admissions Social Media Student Assistant
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Admissions

Job Summary

The Social Media Student Assistant works to engage prospective students through social media. Primary responsibilities will be to produce content and monitor comments and messages across social media platforms. This person will engage our audience ensuring consistency in message and creating a strong community around the Illinois State University brand.

Additional Information

Student employees are eligible to participate in the Universitys 403(b) Plan. More information can be foundhere.

Pay Rate

$15/hour

Preferred Qualifications

1. Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
2. Ability to create compelling content through a variety of media for the purpose of engaging prospective students.
3. Comfort with basic graphic design is a plus including familiarity with programs such as Canva or Adobe Express.
4. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others toward a common goal of serving the University and its students.
5. Previous social media community management is helpful.

Work Hours

15 hours per week. Hours fall within regular business hours Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm with occasional night and/or weekend hours.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
-Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

August 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume & Writing Sample

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply

Special Instructions for Applicants

As part of your application please upload a writing sample that demonstrates an ability to write professionally on behalf of a brand or organization.

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986 Public Law 99-603 requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University as your employer is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages withholding and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

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