About the role#
The SIPA Dean's Office is looking for a Student Social Media Assistant to join our team. You will support our branding, advancement, and alumni engagement initiatives by creating and managing content across our digital platforms. This is a part-time position requiring 20 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Create, schedule, and publish content for Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
- Write professional, university-appropriate captions.
- Develop content strategy and produce short-form video content.
- Attend School events to capture photos and video footage.
- Design basic graphics using Canva or similar tools.
- Monitor social media performance, track analytics, and report on engagement metrics.
- Coordinate with the Dean's Office, Advancement, and Communications teams to identify content opportunities.
- Highlight School programs, faculty, students, and alumni achievements.
- Respond to content requests and maintain a consistent posting schedule.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at FIU (minimum 6 credits for Undergraduate or 3 credits for Graduate students).
- At least 3 semesters of prior work experience with a satisfactory performance record.
- A letter of recommendation from a previous supervisor.
- Experience with social media, digital communications, or marketing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, and PC operations.
- Familiarity with social media analytics and reporting.
- Ability to take quality photos and videos.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work both independently and in a team.
- Completion of FIU Service Excellence training within the first 30 days of employment.
- Knowledge of PantherSoft and Salesforce is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Miami, Florida.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
- Workload: 20 hours per week.
- Compensation: $16.00 to $20.00 per hour.
About Florida International University
Florida International University is a public research institution based in Miami. Founded in 1965, the university serves over 56,000 students through a variety of bachelor, master, and doctoral degree programs. It maintains a large staff of over 12,000 employees and operates across multiple campus locations. The university focuses on research in fields including medicine, engineering, business, and journalism.
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