Social Media/Communications Assistant

Position Overview

The School of Education & Human Sciences is looking for a creative, curious and organized individual to help tell our stories across multiple digital channels, including social media, websites, blogs, and other platforms. This person will play a key role in shaping the voice and creative direction of the school’s social media presence, engaging our audiences through original day-to-day content and community management, contributing to digital marketing planning and campaign strategy, tracking our success over time through analytics reporting, and supporting the overall strategy of the marketing and recruitment team. You will bring fresh ideas for social media campaigns and initiatives with the goal of engaging current and prospective students.

This is a fast-paced role that will require a mix of writing, photos and short videos and content creation using social media app functions. The ideal candidate is passionate about social media and knowledgeable about digital marketing trends, should be comfortable collaborating in team settings, will have experience in creative writing or digital media content creation, and possesses two examples of work demonstrating these qualities. Remote work is a possibility in this position, with occasional in-person tasks required as needed.

Main office: Joseph R. Pearson Hall 214 (Lawrence campus)

Job Description

• Write and brainstorm social media content. Support key social media campaigns. Create on-brand social graphics. Curate social media content. Assist in community management, social media strategy, and reporting. (60%)
• Assist in the development of blog posts, website content, and other strategic writing as needed. Research and interview contacts for articles. Pitch story ideas in communications meetings. (20%)
• Provide event marketing and logistic support. (10%)
• Assist in editing and proofreading collateral. (5%)
• Perform other communication tasks as assigned. (5%)

Required Qualifications

• Availability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Available to work in shifts of at least two consecutive hours between 8-5 Monday through Friday as stated in application materials.
• Must be at least sophomore status as indicated in application materials.
• Majoring in marketing, public relations, journalism or related field, or within the School of Education & Human Sciences, as stated in application materials.
• Experience with social media as demonstrated through coursework or previous work or personal experience. Solid understanding of image and accessibility best practices for these platforms.
• Strong writing skills.
• Some experience using Adobe Creative Suite as demonstrated through coursework or previous work experience.
• 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 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 undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with writing, editing, proofreading and researching through coursework or previous work experience.
• Past volunteer, internship or employment experience where marketing and communications skills were used.
• Understanding of social media marketing and communications metric.
• Basic photography and video skills (can include using cameras, phones, or any other device)
• Experience using short-form video platforms such as Instagram Reels and TikTok
• Basic graphic design experience (Canva, etc.)
• Highly organized, detailed and an excellent communicator.
• Self-starter and proficient in time management.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Positive attitude and a history of strong work ethic.
• At least two semesters left prior to graduation.

Additional Candidate Instructions

A complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and two samples of work that demonstrate experience in writing, social media or digital marketing (Can be included as file attachments or a link to an online portfolio). Only complete applications will be considered.

To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 9/6/2024.

Contact Information to Applicants

Aspen Grender

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

School of Education & Human Sciences

argrender@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range

$11.00/hr

Work Schedule

10-15 hours on weekdays, between 8:00 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Anticipated Start Date

Monday September 16, 2024