Social Media Assistant - Job at Rutgers University in Newark, NJ

Social Media Assistant

Newark, NJ

Posted 11 days ago

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Social Media Assistant
Posting Number	24TM0153
Department	College of Nursing
Overview	The School of Nursing is one of eight schools that comprise the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS). As part of the RBHS, the School of Nursing offers unique opportunities in education, research, and practice at a leading national research university which is the state's premier, comprehensive, public institution of higher learning.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a creative, enthusiastic Social Media Assistant to help manage our social media accounts for the School of Nursing. Are you a strong writer with social media experience? Do you have a passion for storytelling, love to exercise your creativity, and want to learn more about marketing, advertising, and public relations at a highly-ranked institution? This position could be just right for you! Under Rutgers' flexible, hybrid employment policy, this part-time position can combine work-from-home and on-campus hours. We'll work with you to create a regular weekly schedule that accommodates your needs. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Helps develop and implement social media strategies and tactics to increase brand awareness and engage with key audiences including prospective and current students, faculty, and staff; as well as alumni and other supporters. Conceptualizes, schedules, creates, and posts relevant content including written posts, photos/images, stories, short-form videos, and infographics. Becomes the social media pro as they interact with followers, answer DMS and comments, track and report on metrics, and continually learn and apply leading-edge practices to help grow the social channels. Provides opportunities for you to cover special events and programs and write website content such as news stories, blog posts, and feature articles.
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week	19.99
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Position Salary	$20-$28
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	A bachelor's degree in journalism, digital marketing, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Qualifications	Two years of relevant experience. Experience writing for PR, marketing/advertising, journalism, and or websites, is a major plus. Experience as a social media specialist, content creator, or similar role preferred. Some photography/videography experience is welcome; video and photo editing is a strong plus. Experience with social posting platforms such as Sprout, or Hootsuite is a plus. Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite and Canva is a plus.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Good communication and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy. Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills are required. Social media knowledge with some experience, beyond personal accounts, is required. Requires a good eye for photos and graphic design. Requires good organizational and planning skills.
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Posting Details

Posting Open Date	04/23/2024
Posting Close Date	05/23/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
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Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Job Summary

Company

Rutgers University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Part Time

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

2+ years