Media Student Specialist

Join the College of Business at Eastern Oregon University as a Media Student Specialist! This role is integral to maintaining and enhancing the College of Business’ online presence through various social media platforms, media tools, and webpage development/maintenance. You will engage with the College of Business community to create, curate, and schedule social media content; maintain and develop webpages; and contribute to the development of the College’s promotional strategies. If you are creative, organized, and passionate about digital media, this position offers valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic academic environment.

Supervisors Name & Title	Hailey Durrant, College of Business Dean
Student Job Title	Media Student Specialist
Department	College of Business
Position Funding	Work-study preferred
Number of Student Positions	1
Job Category	Student employee
Job Level & Compensation/Wage	$14.70 per hour (Level 4)
Job Location	On-campus, in-person
Job Duration	Academic Year (September to June)
Type of work schedule	Part-time; flexible hours primarily during weekdays to align with office hours and event schedules
Estimated numbers of hours per week	10-15 hours
Experiential Leaning:	As a Media Student Specialist, you will gain practical experience in digital marketing, social media management, and online content creation. You will develop skills in designing social media campaigns, applying SEO practices, and monitoring digital platforms for trends and feedback. This role provides an excellent opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge from your coursework to real-world media and marketing tasks.
Professional Development:	This position offers numerous professional development opportunities. You will receive job-specific training provided by the College of Business and participate in University-wide training events. Additionally, you will have access to multicultural-sponsored training activities, career exploration activities via Career Services, and resume reviews with Career Services and/or WorkSource Oregon. These experiences will help you build professional competencies such as digital literacy, strategic planning, and cross-platform communication, preparing you for a successful career in media and marketing.
Summary of Job Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions:	– Design and present new social media campaign ideas. – Create up-to-date social media content guided by social media marketing principles. – Apply search engine optimization (SEO) practices. – Monitor social media platforms for trends, feedback, and news. – Partner and align with the EOU Marketing Department for social media and webpage activity. – Conduct staff, faculty, and student interviews for content collection. – Develop strategies and practices to communicate College-related activity, showcasing events, programming, faculty, staff, and students within the College and across the University. – Act with a professional demeanor aligned with University values and goals. – Foster an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through the content.
Minimum Qualifications:	– Currently enrolled at EOU either on-campus or online. – Good academic standing. – Proven ability to write clearly and accurately. – Demonstratable communication skills, both written and verbal. – Completed coursework/training in foundational marketing concepts. – Proficient use of Google Docs and open access to work-in-progress. – Demonstration of basic grammar/spelling skills.
Preferred Qualifications:	– Previous experience planning social media campaigns. – Previous experience with managing projects.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	– Advanced knowledge of social media platforms and tools. – Skills in web design and content management systems. – Ability to analyze data and provide insights on digital marketing performance. – Strong project management skills to oversee campaigns from conception to execution.
Required Application Material:	– Resume – Professional Cover Letter
Send Application Materials To:	Hailey Durrant- hdurrant@eou.edu
Job Opening Date:	4/2/2024
Job Closing Date:	Open Until Filled
First Day of Application Review:	4/3/2024
Estimated Start Date:	TBD
Special Message	Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcome applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Position Description	https://www.eou.edu/career/files/2024/06/Media-Student-Specialist.pdf