Social Media Content Creator (open to both work study and non-work study)

Job Posting Title:

Social Media Content Creator (open to both work study and non-work study)

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Hiring Department:

Office of the Dean of Students

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

The social media coordinator will be responsible for creating social media content across various social media platforms for the Office of the Dean of Students. This role involves pitching and producing content while maintaining brand consistency across all social media channels.   

Responsibilities

Develop engaging content for social media platforms including copy, images, and videos.

Pitch content ideas to the communications team and execute approved strategies.

Capture photos and videos for social media posts that follow University branding guidelines and voice.

Organize, edit, and submit content to the communications team.

Stay updated on the latest social media trends to capture consistent and relevant content.

Must be approachable and confident while directing and engaging with event attendees to capture both candid moments and posed shots. 

Required Qualifications

Proficiency in using social media platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, X and Facebook

A portfolio of work showcasing a range of styles and techniques.

Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Ability to attend events, occasionally outside of regular hours.

Position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, receptiveness to feedback, and the ability to produce results with limited supervision.

Full or part-time undergraduate student.

Proficient in video editing software such as CapCut and Adobe Premiere Pro.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

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Driving Required

INSTRUCTIONS – REMOVE BEFORE SUBMITTING: THIS SECTION IS OPTIONAL. DO NOT INCLUDE IF DRIVING IS NOT AN ESSENTIAL FUNCTION.

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary
$10.00 per hour

Working Conditions

Typical office environment;Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation;Onsite at the SSB;

Work Shift

15 hours per week

Typical office environment;Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation;Onsite at the SSB;

Possible event coverage on weekends

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• Schedule of availability

• Email portfolio link and resume to viviana@austin.utexas.edu.
  
  The Communications Team will interview selected applicants.
  Position is offered at the discretion of the Communications Team, based on position availability and workload. 

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.