Position Details
Position Information
Requisition Number |
Stu03698P |
Home Org Name |
Univ Marketing & Strategic Comm |
Division Name |
Communications and Marketing |
Position Title |
Student Assistant - cAUse Marketing |
Working Title (if different from Position Title) |
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Job Summary |
Auburn University's Office of Communications and Marketing is seeking a student employee to provide support for the ongoing collection, production and distribution of content for the university's main social media platforms. The student employee will work at the direction of the office's Director of Communications Services and the Communications Editor
III who manages Auburn's main social media accounts.
The employee will provide assistance not only with content collection but also idea generation and will serve, when needed, in a backup role for postings under the supervision of a manager. Materials produced will reflect the stories that align with Auburn's strategic plan and brand positioning, to include a focus on academics, the Auburn student experience and our alumni. The timing for this employment covers the summer semester.
The job requires a highly motivated, creative individual who is committed to a strategic, careful approach to social media marketing. This job will include some on-campus work. Hours are flexible and many functions could be performed remotely.
Why should
YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?
Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals. Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors. Make a difference. Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.
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Essential Functions |
- Research and write news notices and articles for various pages of the www.auburn.edu website
- Assist with communications and marketing projects/assignments that arise
- Accompany OCM staff to meetings with various campus communicators to learn internal operations practices and help OCM staff prepare for meetings, as needed
- Research background information for OCM articles
- Monitor Auburn University media coverage and input media hits into OCM's content management system
- Help OCM staffers manage media reports/data on a weekly and monthly basis
- Assist in writing articles and news briefs for other campus units as an OCM liaison
- Assist OCM in covering/staffing events on campus as needed
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Minimum Qualifications |
- Currently enrolled student at Auburn University
Expectations:
- Interest in Communications and Marketing
- Strong writing and editing experience
- The ability to collaborate and work as part of a team
- The ability to act and speak with discretion, and to be trusted to handle sensitive materials and documents
- Possess strong interpersonal and communications skills
- Dependability, multi-tasking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment are imperative
- The ability to work in an office setting at a computer, standing or sitting, for several hours a day
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Preferred Qualifications |
- Past experience with running a professional social media account for an organization, business or school.
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Pay Rate |
$13.00/hour |
Work Hours |
10-15 |
City position is located in: |
Auburn |
State position is located: |
Alabama |
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date |
07/26/2024 |
Closing Date |
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EEO Statement |
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN
UNIVERSITY IS AN
AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION/
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law. |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Quick Link for Internal Postings |
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/47320 |
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