Part-Time Student Social Media Coordinator, Office of Student Lif...
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OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE ADMIN (BL-DSAA-IUBLA)
Department Information
Real marketing challenges deserve real marketing solutions. That's where you come in.
A job with Student Life Marketing provides students the opportunity to work in an agency-like atmosphere where creative problem-solving and collaboration with colleagues lead to the development of effective strategies to build awareness, engagement, and action from target audiences. All Student Life Marketing staff will contribute to the creation, implementation, and assessment of various marketing and communications initiatives.
A job with Student Life Marketing will teach students well beyond their role on the team: leadership, communication, problem-solving, and time management. This job complements learning in the classroom and prepares students for their careers after graduation. Employees will demonstrate tangible results gained while working at Student Life Marketing through the creation of a portfolio.
Job Summary
The Social Media Coordinator is a key communicator for the Office of Student Life and its many departments (Indiana Memorial Union, Student Health Center, Residence Life, and 20+ more), using relevant and intentional graphics, copy, videos, photos, and links via social media platforms to share events, promotions, and services that help tell the story and promote the services of, and events within, the Office of Student Life.
Department Specific Responsibilities
- May be other opportunities for original content for all areas within Student Life and for collaboration and amplification of those departments within Student Life that have their own social media accounts.
- Social Media Content
- Develops innovative and creative media content in line with the Office of Student Life's branding efforts (i.e. original text, photos, videos, and news).
- Uses creativity and artistic techniques to tell a story or provide information in a visual form.
- Strategizes, monitors, and posts on social media accounts to engage with the IU community regarding the services, promotions, events, and other offerings by using a Content Matrix.
- Uses recording and editing skills to create vertical videos/Reels to promote various events, initiatives, programs, .and facilities.
- Oversees and maintains the accounts on, but not limited to, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and other relevant social media platforms.
- Creates, maintains, and consults the Communications Calendars for social media content, sharing stories with partners, and planning other promotions.
- Creates monthly and quarterly social media analytics reports to determine the effectiveness and the direction of future strategies.
- Works collaboratively with team members, colleagues, and campus partners to implement the most effective and engaging strategies.
- Participates in various meetings, workshops, critiques, and brainstorming sessions as necessary.
- Collects data and metrics to create monthly and quarterly reports to help determine future social media strategies.
- Other Communications duties as needed.
- Strategizes various communications for campaigns.
- Writes and edits copy for ad campaigns and print pieces.
- Photographs of events and locations.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
- Currently enrolled at Indiana University
Required
- Understanding and extensive experience with various social media accounts, how they are best utilized, and how to strategically engage via these platforms
- Familiar with social media trends; knowing when to experiment with new tactics and when not to
- Familiarity with taking quality photographs and photography principles
- Experience taking pictures and filming/editing videos/Reels (framing, editing, use of sound and text, etc.)
- Portfolio of work with a wide range of creative projects
- Passion for using social media platforms
- Familiarity using Microsoft Office programs
- Fine attention to detail
- Professionalism, dependability, and respect for others
- Exceptional decision-making skills and autonomy
- Exceptional written and communication skills
- Performs well in a team-oriented, collaborative atmosphere
- Strong sense of curiosity and creativity
- Motivated individual: strives for ongoing improvement and is passionate about learning
- Able to receive constructive criticism to improve your skillset
- Pursuit of a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, or a related field.
- Experience managing social media accounts that were not simply personal accounts
- Experience taking high quality pictures
- Proficiency in CapCut, Premiere Pro, Canva, Adobe Express, Adobe Photoshop, or similar programs for video editing
- Understanding of effective marketing tactics
- Personable, comfortable talking to others
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
Work-study and non-work-study candidates may apply.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana
This is an in-person position.
Advertised Salary
$15.00 per hour
Work Hours
Approximately 10-12 hours per week
August 19, 2024 - May 10, 2025
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Job Classification
Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Student Employee
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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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