Career Center Marketing Career Assistant Work Study

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Department: Career Center

Location: Becker Hall

Student supervisor: Will Wright

Work available: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Rate of Pay: $9.70/hr

Number of positions available: 1

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop lead and execute a weekly social media content calendar utilizing platforms such as Instagram TikTok and Canva/Adobe Express to create original content promoting all Career Center-related workshops programs events new initiatives and resource updates.

• Collaborate effectively with other members of the Career Center work-study student staff (approximately 20 students) on joint promotional projects.

• Strategize and implement engagement tactics (e.g. following collaborating) with other campus social media accounts and student groups to increase social media presence engagement and following metrics.

• Occasionally provide front-desk coverage which includes greeting and checking in students for appointments with Career Center staff.

Qualifications:

• An understanding of the Career Centers work and how we serve the student population is strongly preferred.

• Proven experience or strong interest in creating high-quality engaging content on social media platforms including Instagram and TikTok.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to generate creative content ideas and stay aware of social media trends and platform features.

• Proficiency in using digital content design platforms (Canva or Adobe Express).

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a proven ability to collaborate effectively with the Career Center full-time and work-study staff.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet competing deadlines.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding student information and Career Center operations.

Location: Schenectady NY

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