Social Media Assistant Student Clerk

University of Iowa Center for Advancement•Iowa City, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Media Assistant Student Clerk supports the Communications team at the University of Iowa Center for Advancement by creating engaging digital content, enhancing ambassador programs, and contributing to strategy research and creative production. This position offers practical experience in social media management and content creation using tools such as Meta Business Suite, YouTube, Adobe Workfront, Microsoft Suite, Google Analytics, CapCut. The clerk is expected to work 10–20 hours per week and can continue up until graduation.

Requirements

Must be a current University of Iowa student (minimum 12 credit hours during fall/spring semesters)
Strong writing skills with the ability to accept and apply feedback
High level of accuracy, productivity, and ability to work independently
Good communication skills and collaboration mindset

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with social media content creation is preferred

Responsibilities

Create compelling social media content and assist in implementing new engagement strategies
Research and analyze peer institutions’ social strategies to inform best practices
Schedule and manage content through native publishing tools
Assist with the Social Hawks ambassador program, including email creation and testing
Support creative production: source images, assist with video editing, and participate in filming social content
Collaborate with Iowa Magazine on select creative and storytelling projects
Contribute ideas in weekly team meetings and brainstorming sessions
Develop and schedule engaging content for key social platforms
Assist with content research and strategy recommendations
Help coordinate and expand the Social Hawks student ambassador program
Contribute to creative production efforts, including video and visual storytelling
Collaborate across teams and projects to ensure consistency and brand alignment
Participate in weekly team meetings, offering ideas and feedback
Learn and apply best practices in digital communication and engagement