Online Marketing - Social Media Assistant Student Worker (NFWS)

Grand Canyon Education • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is seeking a Social Media Assistant to support the mission of Grand Canyon University through GCE's Online Marketing department. This person will be responsible for assisting with the development of content for GCU’s official social media entities and monitoring online conversations about GCU.

Requirements

• Outstanding writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Canva or Adobe Creative Suite applications.
• Must have experience creating original social media content.
• Advanced knowledge of CapCut.
• A sense of urgency for responding to student needs.
• Understanding of the audiences you are communicating to/with.
• The ability to develop appropriate responses with customer service in mind.
• Advanced knowledge of Facebook, Twitter/X, Threads, Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok
• Advanced knowledge of AP Style.
• Understanding of administrator functions in Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Valid Drivers License and Clean Driving Record
• Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s program or Master’s program.
• Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
• Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Hootsuite or similar social media management tool is preferable.
• Experience with writing for a brand is preferred.
• Photography skills are a plus.
• Can stay up-to-date with current memes, challenges, audio trends, and viral formats.
• Knowledge of how to adapt trends to fit the brand or organization.

Responsibilities

• Posting advanced information about campus events.
• Communicating important campus notices (i.e. parking advisories, housing information, finance, and academic deadlines).
• Assisting with social media reporting and monitoring.
• Designing graphics for GCU social platforms.
• Attending GCU events to capture content, which includes but is not limited to photos, video, and general social content for GCU.
• Copywriting - not limited to, but including caption writing, messaging for partners and campaigns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level