Student Hourly – Social Media Strategy Assistant


Position Overview

Work with CEAE’s Outreach & Communication Coordinator to develop our social media strategy. Create and publish content across multiple social media channels. Participate in social listening and contribute in CEAE community conversations. Source user-generated content, review social analytics and contribute ideas towards strategic and creative initiatives. Explore and research emerging social trends for use in a higher education space.

Job Description

50% Assist with developing and executing our overall social media strategy including managing our social media platforms.
20% Assist with the creation of newsletter/print materials.
20% Gathering social media analytics.
10% Attending relevant campus events to capture live content.

Required Qualifications

  1. During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must:
    1. have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or
    2. be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or
    3. be enrolled in summer session or
    4. be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be for undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
  2. Coursework or work experience that illustrates strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines independently.
  3. Writing and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Full-time enrollment in a CEAE major.
  2. Basic understanding of social media analytics and data collection.
  3. A team player with self-initiative, strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
  4. Experience managing social media content for other brands or organizations.
  5. Understanding of brand identity and voice.
  6. Experience with visual content creation, such as photography, videography or basic graphic design.

Additional Candidate Instructions

In addition to the online application, please submit a resume and three references to emma.herrman@ku.edu.

Contact Information to Applicants

Emma Herrman
Outreach & Communications Coordinator
emma.herrman@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range

$15.00 Hourly

Work Schedule

Flexible schedule between 5-10 hours weekly. Not to exceed 20 hours weekly.

Anticipated Start Date

Monday December 2, 2024

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Posting Information

  • Posting ID:  29325BR
  • Department:  Civil/Environ/Arch Engineering
  • Primary Campus:  University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
  • Reg/Temp:  Temporary
  • Employee Class:  S-Student

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