University Housing - Social Media Assistant
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Job No: 27921
Division/Organization: University Housing
Department: Marketing
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: 15 Slichter Hall - Human Resources Madison, WI 53706 (not on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $16.00 to $16.00
Job Categories: Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts
Department Overview:
Division of University Housing is committed to demonstrating our Core Values: Care in how we approach people in our work; Creativity in solving problems; Integrity in our interactions with staff and customers; Optimism , focusing on opportunities and positive outcomes; Respect for the differences, strengths, and potential in people; Stewardship of human, financial and natural resources; and Excellence in customer satisfaction and communication.
Anticipated Start Date
2/9/26
Anticipated Hours Per Week
10 to 15 hours/week, and 20 in Summer
Schedule:
This is a year-round position, with hours throughout the summer and academic year
Academic Year:
Summer:
20 hours, with potential for up to 40 hours
Marketing Office’s regular office hours are 7:45am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Some evening and weekend hours may be required for project work such as special events, etc.
Availability during all of August preferred.
Seasonal: This position is considered seasonal during the summer months and is exempt from the 30 hour per week average rule in regards to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Hours worked may exceed 30 hours/week during the summer months.
Salary/Wage Range:
Hourly $16.00 to $16.00
Number Of Positions
1
Position Summary/Job Duties:
The Social Media Assistant provides support to the Marketing department in University Housing, working on social media and related multimedia materials for our audiences. Marketing serves as the communications leader and in-house creative agency for University Housing, working with the Division’s various departments. The Social Media Assistant represents University Housing by promoting our services while staying consistent with our brand standards.
Help manage University Housing’s social media presences on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc. Answer questions and create original, compelling, and fun posts to engage current and future residents, parents, conference guests, alumni, etc.
Assist with planning, writing and design of social media content
Collaborate with Residence Life and other Housing staff to edit, write, and produce digital content for residence halls, learning communities, etc.
Perform administrative services, such as word processing, proofreading, fact checking, preparing packets for distribution, and other clerical help.
Occasional project work related to planning and staffing special events.
Qualifications:
Satisfactory results of a confidential criminal background check are required
Preference given to students who have lived in University Residence Halls
Application Instructions:
To apply, go to [!sea-student-link] and submit your online application[!including-message]
Deadline to apply is Thursday, January 22, 2026 11:55PM
Contact:
Org: University Housing Contact: University Housing Human Resources Web: www.housing.wisc.edu/jobs/student/ Email: hr@housing.wisc.edu
Advertised: January 05, 2026 05:00 AM CST Central Standard Time
Applications close: January 22, 2026 05:00 AM CST Central Standard Time
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