Student Employment : International Admissions Social Media Assistant - AY 26/27

Quinnipiac University•Hamden, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The International Admissions Social Media Assistant will manage and maintain the Office of International Admissions' Instagram account, creating and publishing engaging content that highlights various aspects of university life and the international student experience. This role involves filming, editing, writing captions, responding to inquiries, and tracking engagement, while ensuring all content aligns with university branding and messaging.

Requirements

Current Quinnipiac University student in good academic standing.
Comfortable filming, appearing on camera, and directing peers for content shoots.
Experience creating content for Instagram (Reels, Stories, and posts).
Strong written communication skills and an eye for storytelling.
Creative, organized, and self-motivated, with the ability to manage a content calendar independently.
Resume
Portfolio/Samples Examples

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with editing tools such as CapCut, Canva, or iMovie.
Prior experience as, or close familiarity with, the international student experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the Office of International Admissions' Instagram account, including a consistent posting and content calendar.
Create, plan, film, edit, and publish engaging photos, videos, Reels, Stories, and other social media content.
Develop content that highlights academics, campus life, student organizations, residence life, athletics, support services, and the international student experience.
Capture content at office events such as information sessions, admitted student days, and orientation, working alongside the International Admissions team.
Coordinate with current international students to feature their stories, testimonials, and “day in the life” content.
Write engaging, on-brand captions that speak directly to prospective international students and families.
Feature updates from the Office of International Admissions, such as upcoming virtual sessions, opportunities to meet an admissions counselor, and key dates and deadlines that are important for prospective students on their journey toward enrollment.
Monitor and respond to comments and direct messages in a warm, professional, and welcoming tone, escalating admissions-specific questions to professional staff as needed.
Track post and story engagement, and share insights with the team to help shape future content.
Stay current on social media trends and formats relevant to prospective international students.
Ensure all content aligns with Quinnipiac University branding, messaging, and the Office of International Admissions' Code of Conduct.
Other duties as assigned.