Creative Student Assistant-Social Media

Liberty University • Lynchburg, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

In this position, you will be essential in supporting various functions within the department. This position will allow you to gain practical experience, develop professional skills, and contribute to the university community while balancing your academic responsibilities. The following description generally describes a Student Assistant - LU ONE. Replace the Job Description Field with approved job description details.

Requirements

• LU Undergraduate or Graduate student
• Eligible for Work-Study
• Ability to work 18-20 hours per week
• Flexible schedule: some weekends and evenings required
• Experience in content creation (social media strategy or management, copywriting, etc.)
• Ability to use Adobe Suite
• Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive student information
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond articulately and professionally.
• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel, or stoop to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 30 or fewer pounds.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal applicant will give a minimum 1-year commitment to the position
• Customer service experience

Responsibilities

• Shooting video, taking photos, editing, creating captions, and posting to social media.
• Research current social trends, styles, and applications.
• Upload, organize and maintain digital files in Dropbox.
• Develop a simple content plan for each assigned ISC event including ideas for photos, reels, short form videos, and other social media content.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.
• Provide support for all department events including research, planning, and logistics
• Coordinate internal and external collaborations and manage communications with other departments and external vendors
• Assist with event promotions (tabling, handing out flyers, etc.)
• Interact with students and manage swiper at events
• Supervise and aid in the setup and teardown of events
• Assist with the management of CSER participation within the office and events
• Assist with CFAW events and programs
• Represent the department at university events
• Assist the department with all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed