Social Media Student Assistant

Mercer University•Macon, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mercer Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) is hiring a Social Media Student Assistant to help create and manage engaging content across our Instagram and Facebook platforms. This part-time role is ideal for a creative, social media-savvy student interested in content creation, communications, and career development. You’ll collaborate with CCPD staff to promote events, resources, and services in a way that connects with students and aligns with Mercer’s branding and tone. This is a great opportunity to sharpen your digital skills, build a professional portfolio, and gain valuable experience working on a collaborative team.

Requirements

Must be a currently enrolled Mercer University student (undergraduate or graduate, any campus or online)
Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS)
Reliable internet connection (if working remotely)
Personal laptop or desktop computer for completing tasks

Nice To Haves

Has a creative eye for visual storytelling and knows when to use graphics, videos, or other formats to maximize engagement
Enjoys working independently and digitally
Able to track content engagement results to show how work contributions are supporting CCPD social media growth
Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Zoom teleconferencing
Willing to commit to at least one full semester (full academic year preferred)

Responsibilities

Create and publish social media content, including videos and graphics, primarily for Instagram and Facebook
Proactively engage with students on campus (e.g., asking quick questions, capturing short interviews or reactions) to create authentic, student-centered video content for CCPD’s platforms
Utilize scheduling tools to plan and schedule content
Follow and engage with relevant Mercer University social media accounts
Report engagement metrics and insights to CCPD staff
Suggest creative ideas to improve reach and engagement
Attend CCPD staff meetings (as requested) to stay informed about services, events, and department voice
Use Mercer’s official image gallery to source photos for posts
Comply with Mercer’s social media and branding guidelines