What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Assistant - Social Media (Work Study) (Student Success Center) position at Stephen F. Austin University?
This is a 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
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.
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
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.
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
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.
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
02/11/2025
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.
Posting Quick Link
https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12631
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.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you a current employee of the university?
- Yes
- No
- Are you eligible for Work Study?
- Yes
- No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- List of References
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Recommendation
