Advancement Student Asst (Student Position)

Ferris State University • Big Rapids, MI

1d • $14 - $14

About The Position

The Advancement Student Assistant will assist the Advancement Communications Specialist and Managers of Annual Giving and Alumni/Annual Giving Operations with executing social media activities for the Ferris State Alumni Association and The Ferris Foundation.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively
• Reliability and punctuality
• Making progress toward an Associate's or Bachelor's degree from Ferris State University
• Discretion when working with confidential university information
• Ability to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Social media experience preferred, including Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and the Hootsuite platform
• Photography and videography experience
• Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Some evening and weekend work availability preferred, always with advanced notice

Responsibilities

• Drafting and scheduling compelling social media posts on all platforms compliant with brand standards
• Assisting with promotional and PR initiatives
• Providing light photo and video support as needed
• Collaborating with the Advancement Team to help identify giving trends and goals
• Assist with fundraising planning for the upcoming fiscal year
• Assist with social media tracking and analytics, including the design and creation of reports to present information for review
• Other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees