Office of Alumni Engagement - Student Communications & Social Media Assistant

Office of Alumni Engagement
- Student Communications & Social Media Assistant

Office of Alumni Engagement
- Student Communications & Social Media Assistant

Employment Type Student Employee

Hourly Rate $13.00

Special

Note:

All students are required to read the BU Student Employment Policy prior to submitting an application. All Federal Work-Study students should read the program rules and regulations located at http://www.belmont.edu/sfs/employment/fws.html

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Job Description: Are you passionate about creating compelling social media content and eager to gain experience in a collaborative team environment? Belmont’s Office of Alumni Engagement is seeking a creative and motivated Communications & Social Media Assistant to join our team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage with our alumni community and support the enhancement of our social media presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing assets for social media content including graphics, reels and captions
• Scheduling & publishing content on Instagram, Facebook & Linked In
• Tracking analytics and drawing conclusions from them for how to improve content performance
• Researching current social media trends, especially in peer alumni programs at other universities
• Contributing creative ideas for how to increase and sustain social media engagement
• Monitor and respond to comments, messages and inquiries on social media platforms promptly and professionally
• Engage with alumni by highlighting their achievements and contributions through posts and stories

Administrative Support:

• Organize and manage the email inbox for alumni, ensuring that emails reach the relevant team member.
• Provide general administrative support to the Alumni Office as needed, including answering the office phone, covering the front desk and assisting with key alumni events.

The position will mostly be in the Foutch Alumni House, with occasional opportunities for remote work.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook & Linked In) and basic knowledge of social media management tools.
• Strong writing, editing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Creative and detail-oriented with a passion for storytelling and digital content creation.
• Prior experience with graphic design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus but not required.

If you have experience in graphic design and/or content creation, you will be asked to include pieces of your portfolio as a part of the interview process.

Required Education Must be enrolled as a student at Belmont University. Ideal candidates have a major or strong interest in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, or a related field.

Required Experience Prior communication and/or social media experience is preferred but not required.

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