Career Center - Marketing Career Assistant Work Study

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study.  If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at [email protected].

Department: Career Center

Location: Becker Hall 

Student supervisor: Will Wright 

Work available: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday 

Rate of Pay: $9.70/hr 

Number of positions available: 1

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop, lead, and execute a weekly social media content calendar, utilizing platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Canva/Adobe Express, to create original content promoting all Career Center-related workshops, programs, events, new initiatives, and resource updates.

• Collaborate effectively with other members of the Career Center work-study student staff (approximately 20 students) on joint promotional projects.

• Strategize and implement engagement tactics (e.g., following, collaborating) with other campus social media accounts and student groups to increase social media presence, engagement, and following metrics.

• Occasionally provide front-desk coverage, which includes greeting and checking in students for appointments with Career Center staff.

Qualifications:

• An understanding of the Career Center's work and how we serve the student population is strongly preferred.

• Proven experience or strong interest in creating high-quality, engaging content on social media platforms, including Instagram and TikTok.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to generate creative content ideas, and stay aware of social media trends and platform features.

• Proficiency in using digital content design platforms (Canva or Adobe Express).

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven ability to collaborate effectively with the Career Center full-time and work-study staff.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet competing deadlines. 

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding student information and Career Center operations.

Location: Schenectady, NY

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