HSU Workstudy English

POSITION: HSU Workstudy English

DEPARTMENT: Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts

SUPERVISOR TITLE: Professor of English and Writing; Dept Head: English

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EXEMPTION: N/A

LOCATION: Abilene

TARGET HIRE DATE: 11/17/2025

CONTACT INFORMATION:Dr. Jason King

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

Student Social MediaManager (English Department) Supportthe launch and growth of the English Departments Instagram presence to engagecurrent and prospective students highlight courses and community andcommunicate career pathways for English majors. Working closely with theDepartment Chair this position plans and publishes 23 posts per week adaptsdepartment messaging for social media and tracks basic performance to informfuture content. Flexible hours; some event coverage as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan draft and schedule 23 Instagram posts per week (Reels carousels Stories captions).

Maintain a simple monthly content calendar aligned with department events deadlines and recruitment cycles.

Collaborate with the Chair to prioritize themes and ensure messaging accuracy and tone.

Adapt department materials (class highlights student/faculty spotlights outcomes/careers events) for social media.

Capture/curate light photo and short-form video; request assets from faculty students and alumni when needed.

Add alt text captions and basic accessibility features to posts.

Follow university brand FERPA and consent practices; obtain photo permissions as needed.

Track basic analytics (reach profile visits saves shares follower growth) and submit a short monthly recap with ideas for improvement.

Uphold a positive student-forward voice consistent with department values.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Current HSU student in good standing.

Demonstrated experience creating social media content (personal club/org class project internship or freelance).

Strong writing/editing skills and attention to detail.

Familiarity with Instagram best practices (Reels carousels Stories hashtags alt text captions).

Ability to meet weekly deadlines and manage a basic content calendar.

Portfolio or 24 sample posts/links showing relevant work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Some lifting up to 10lbs Ability to sit for several hours

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Professional office setting Christian values friendlyenvironment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Business casual Attire during work hours Task and detailoriented Complete tasks independently after instruction

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age sex pregnancy race color national origin disability genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicants religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed tohiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSUs mission.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN:

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.