Social Media Assistant
Description
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Position Type:
- Federal Work Study And Non Work Study.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- The School of Optometry is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and highly motivated student to serve as a Student Digital Communications & Marketing Assistant.
- The student assistant will help create engaging social media and website content highlighting our students, faculty, academic programs, clinical experiences, campus community, and the profession of optometry.
- We are looking for a student who understands what makes digital content engaging and who can bring a current student's perspective to our communications and recruitment efforts.
Social Media & Digital Content
- Assist with developing and maintaining engaging content for the School of Optometry's social media platforms.
- Create social media posts, Stories, Reels, short-form videos, graphics, photographs, and other digital content.
- Help maintain a social media content calendar and identify opportunities for timely and relevant posts.
Website Content & Storytelling
- Assist with keeping the School of Optometry website current, engaging, and relevant in alignment with MarCom submission practices and guidelines.
- Review website content from the perspective of prospective students and recommend opportunities for improvement.
- Develop student profiles, testimonials, news stories, FAQs, program highlights, and other student-centered website content. Interview students, faculty, and staff for short features and stories.
- Gather photographs, quotes, student stories, and other materials for use throughout the School's website.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current student in good academic and professional standing.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated creativity and willingness to generate new ideas.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and current digital communication trends.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet established deadlines.
- Ability to represent the School of Optometry in a professional and positive manner.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (if any):
- Experience with Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, or other social media platforms Canva, Office365 suite, or other graphic design tools
Preferred Qualifications (if any):
- Experience with Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, or other social media platforms Canva, Office365 Suite, or other graphic design tools
Anticipated Schedule:
- Monday-Sunday 8am-8pm (Flexible; some availability may be required.)
Job Contact:
- Juliette Daniels – (313) 494-6850 – danieljc@udmercy.edu
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Existing Student Employees who have worked in the past for UDM can use the link below to apply for the position.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, the University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. The university seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. The University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.