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Student Specialist - Social Media/Marketing  (Student position)

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Student Specialist - Social Media/Marketing  

Summary: Responsible for supporting the department with administrative and/or project-based tasks while gaining hands-on experience.

Position Details: Student Position

Supervisory Responsability: No

Work Schedule: Not to exceed 30 hours/week when school is in session. International students' schedules not to exceed 20 hours/week when school is in session. 

Pay Rate: $9.75/hour

Supervised By: Specialist I/Communications

Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

Application Requirements: Sample of work/portfolio, Union application, three references

Key Functions: 

• Utilize social media marketing tools to create, promote, and maintain the Union’s or Union Program Council’s (UPC) brand.
• Assist supervisor with strategic scheduling of social media posts and interactions as well as maintain media accounts and posting content.
• Research and report social media trends and changes relevant to marketing activities.
• Assist with creation/modification of style guides pertaining to content platforms and presence.
• Gather social media analytics and create quarterly reports for review.
• Gather content during assigned events.
• Provide customer-centric service at all times.
• Other duties/tasks as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

• Be at least 16 years of age (18 years of age for maintenance department)
• Current enrollment at Kansas State University
- Non-university student: Current enrollment in high school or an accredited college or university
• Enrolled in no fewer than six credit hours
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Organizational and time management skills

Preferred Knowledge and Experience:

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Managing social media content for organizations/businesses
• Social media publishing platforms such as, but not limited to Sprout, Hootsuite, Later, etc.

Skills and Abilities: 

Work in a general office environment. Remain seated/stand 75% of shift. Finger dexterity/movement for typing, picking up small objects and utilizing varying office equipment. Sight to view computer, documents, and general office machinery. Verbal and written communication to present, convey and exchange information and ideas accurately and quickly. There are no hazardous or significantly unpleasant physical conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions of this position.

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