Social Media Student Assistant

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Job Family:

Student Work Study

Department:

Center for Career & Professional Development

Supervisor:

Zelda Hill

Job Title:

Social Media Student Assistant

Job Description:

Position Overview
Location: Macon Campus (with flexibility for some remote work)
Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week

The Mercer Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) is hiring a Social Media Student Assistant to help create and manage engaging content across our Instagram and Facebook platforms. This part-time role is ideal for a creative, social media-savvy student interested in content creation, communications, and career development.
You’ll collaborate with CCPD staff to promote events, resources, and services in a way that connects with students and aligns with Mercer’s branding and tone. This is a great opportunity to sharpen your digital skills, build a professional portfolio, and gain valuable experience working on a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and publish social media content, including videos and graphics, primarily for Instagram and Facebook
• Proactively engage with students on campus (e.g., asking quick questions, capturing short interviews or reactions) to create authentic, student-centered video content for CCPD’s platforms
• Utilize scheduling tools to plan and schedule content
• Follow and engage with relevant Mercer University social media accounts
• Report engagement metrics and insights to CCPD staff
• Suggest creative ideas to improve reach and engagement
• Attend CCPD staff meetings (as requested) to stay informed about services, events, and department voice
• Use Mercer’s official image gallery to source photos for posts

Comply with Mercer’s social media and branding guidelines

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled Mercer University student (undergraduate or graduate, any campus or online)
• Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS)
  • To check eligibility, contact Mercer’s Student Employment Office: https://financialaid.mercer.edu/contact-us/
• Reliable internet connection (if working remotely)
• Personal laptop or desktop computer for completing tasks

Qualifications

• Has a creative eye for visual storytelling and knows when to use graphics, videos, or other formats to maximize engagement
• Enjoys working independently and digitally
• Able to track content engagement results to show how work contributions are supporting CCPD social media growth
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Zoom teleconferencing
• Willing to commit to at least one full semester (full academic year preferred)

Why Join the CCPD Team?

We’re a collaborative, innovative, and fun team of career development professionals who care deeply about helping students succeed. As our Social Media Assistant, you’ll gain hands-on experience with content creation, design, branding, and analytics—all while building connections with employers and boosting your own career development.

Pay Rate: $10.00 per hour

Scheduled Hours:

10

Start Date:

08/13/2025

End Date:

05/7/2026