What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Assistant - Social Media (Work Study) (Student Success Center) position at Stephen F Austin State University?
Job Title Student Assistant - Social Media (Work Study) (Student Success Center) General Description
This is a work study student position responsible for assisting in the operations and activities of a department or a departmental project, program, or function.
Job Duties
1. Create graphics for the execution of digital content across various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
2. Develops and assists with written content for platform-specific social media posts.
3. Creates a social media strategy that contributes to achieving the goals of the Student Success Center.
4. Stays current with social media trends, tools, and applications.
5. Engages with social media audience members (e.g. responds to comments, tagged posts, and messages).
6. Analyzes and reports social media actions on a monthly basis for successes and new opportunities.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
1. Skill in monitoring social media profiles including Facebook and Instagram.
2. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
3. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
4. Ability to organize assigned work.
5. Ability to communicate professionally with university faculty and staff, students and the general public.
6. Ability to work independently with general supervision.
Required Qualifications
The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Familiarity with current social media trends and best practices.
2. Familiarity with software or apps commonly used in social media management, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and platform-specific editing.
3. Familiarity with Americans with Disabilities (ADA) guidelines and how to create accessible content, specifically how to use features within social media platforms to make content accessible.
4. Some knowledge of graphic design.
Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility Position End Date (if temporary) 05 / 16 / 2025
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number SA2025-036 Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Open Date 02 / 04 / 2025 Review Start Date 02 / 07 / 2025 Posting Close Date 02 / 28 / 2025 Work Schedule TBD Min Pay Rate 8.00 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a work-study position.
EEO Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.
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Department Information
Department Student Success Center Contact Name Kat Thompson Contact Phone (936)468-5804 Contact Email kathleen.thompson@sfasu.edu Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview. If you have technical questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304.
