About the role#
The Senior Brand Ambassador/Coordinator supports the University Residences Smalley Center by creating social media content and supervising the Brand Coordinator team. This role helps students gain experience in a marketing and communications environment while building professional skills. You will work 10 to 15 hours per week, with a schedule that may include days, evenings, and weekends.
What you'll do#
- Create unique social media content, including Reels and YouTube Shorts.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Brand Coordinators, providing guidance and daily support.
- Help onboard and train new team members on brand standards and platform best practices.
- Build and manage the content posting schedule.
- Review content for quality and consistency before it is published.
- Delegate assignments and monitor task completion.
- Foster a positive team environment and assist with performance feedback.
- Collaborate with the social media specialist to implement strategy.
- Attend campus events to gather content and work with photography interns.
- Propose new ideas and content concepts for the department.
- Schedule posts using Hootsuite or Meta Business Suite.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment at Purdue University with at least one semester of college coursework.
- At least one semester of campus experience, preferably living in University Residences.
- Previous experience in a student office staff position within University Residences.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Comfort appearing on camera for Reels or providing voiceovers.
- Ability to provide direction and feedback to peers.
- Knowledge of social media platforms.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with Meta Business Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is a plus.
- Experience with digital photography or basic videography is helpful.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in West Lafayette, Indiana.
- The role is part-time and offers a pay rate of $13.10 per hour.
About Purdue University
Purdue University is a public research institution based in West Lafayette, Indiana. Founded in 1869, it operates as an educational organization. The university employs over 25,000 people. It maintains a large campus presence with its primary administrative operations located at Hovde Hall.
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