Student - Student Communication Assistant, Admissions

Description

This position provides support to the Enrollment Technology and Communication team with specific assistance directed to the communications-related functions overseen by the Associate Director of Enrollment Technology and Communication.

$9.50/hour

Primary Duties

Collaborate with the Senior Associate Director of Enrollment Technology and Communication and team to support social media efforts by developing content tailored to prospective Messiah University students. This includes platforms like ZeeMee and class-specific Instagram accounts.  

Responsibilities include participating in (and hosting) live events, representing Messiah in social media videos, and engaging with prospective students through digital content.

Serve as a primary student influencer on ZeeMee by answering questions from prospective students, creating and sharing videos showcasing student life, interviewing fellow students and community members for social media content, and providing insights to help prospective students envision themselves at Messiah.

Write and refine copy for prospective student communications, offering student-centered feedback to ensure messaging is engaging and relevant.

Conduct environmental scans and competitor research related to communications and admissions webpages to support strategic improvements.

Support the Director of Enrollment Technology and Communication with special projects.

Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

Secondary Duties

Other duties as assigned. 

Education Required

Education Preferred

Experience Required

Must have general computer knowledge including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Experience Preferred

Experience proofreading and/or writing copy for communications

Familiarity with some kind of customer relationship management or other data system used for managing contact with customers or clients 

Creating and posting content for social media platforms

Experience using Canva

Skills, Characteristics Required

Must be detail-oriented and have excellent organizational skills

Demonstrate creativity and ability to work independently, but within guidance provided by supervisor

Ability to work on multiple assignments with manage deadlines

Students filling this position must exercise extreme confidentiality, as this position will have access admissions student records and data.

Special Working Conditions

N/A

Driving Requirements

N/A

Dress Code Requirements

Office casual