SOCIAL CONTENT ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY)_

Req #: 235011Department: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICSPosting Date: 06/05/2024Closing Info:Open Until FilledSalary: $20.06 per hourShift: First ShiftNotes:As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (w.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908\_a11y.pdf)As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an IMPACT by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in GROWTH through dynamic conversations, embracing creativity, and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a COMMUNITY who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that INCLUSION means creating spaces and places that reflect equity, advocacy and belonging for all.With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities.**Basic Function -**The Social Content Assistant will support in executing social media coverage of Washington Athletics, including but not limited to, gameday coverage.**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**+ Write effective social copy and edit content for multiple UW-owned social platforms during gamedays for all sports. (60%).+ Assist the digital team with database management and archives. (30%).+ Draft and send push notifications through Go Huskies mobile app (5%).+ Assist in the team’s digital storytelling efforts for department’s official athletic website and various social media platforms. (3%).+ Other duties as assigned. (2%).Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Conference, the State of Washington, and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**+ High school graduation or equivalent AND two years full-time clerical experience OR equivalent education/experience. Must be able to work nights and weekends. **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**+ Must possess strong written, oral, and computer skills.+ Strong understanding of social media landscape, including effective copywriting.+ Strong attention to detail.+ Ability to communicate effectively.+ Knowledge of a variety of sports preferred.+ Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred.University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.