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Student Help: Digital Media Assistant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511284
Division/Organization: Information Technology
Department: Academic Technology
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: COMPUTER SCIENCES
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization

Department Overview:

 The Information Technology Academy (ITA) provides educational services to diverse students, with the ultimate goal of increasing their enrollment, retention, and graduation rates at UW-Madison.

Anticipated Start Date:

 April 20, 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 5 Maximum: 20

Schedule:

 Schedule: Up to 20 hours in the fall/spring semester and 40 hours in the summer

Remote Work Eligibility Detail: Work will be primarily remote with some occasional in-person contribution. In person work will be based on program needs in Madison, Lac du Flambeau, and Oneida, will be typically on weekends, and travel logistics and need will be communicated in ahead of date needed to work in person.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00 

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Seeking highly responsible college enrolled students in good academic standing who are making satisfactory progress toward a degree. Commitment to working with a diverse clientele required. At least 3 semester commitment. Thorough knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Canva and others is preferred. Previous experience with social media, design, and article writing is preferred. Excellent written and oral skills. It is important to note there will be travel to our remote sites in Oneida and Lac du Flambeau. All finalists are subject to criminal background check.

It is highly recommended that applicants familiarize themselves with the ITA program at https://ita.wisc.edu/ or reach out to the hiring manager to learn more before applying.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to develop and implement effective social media strategies. Create content that attracts the attention of target audiences. Scheduling social media posts per the plan. Monitor social media platforms. Create innovative ideas and concepts. Create flyers and other marketing materials. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent writing skills to website articles and social media captions. Ability to problem-solve and adapt to a shifting variety of duties; English fluency required. Advanced knowledge and skill level with a variety of uses of technology tools, such as social media platforms, online calendaring, Canva, and email applications.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The Social Media Assistant will work directly with the Associate Director of Operations to plan, create, manage, implement, and evaluate the social media marketing for the Information Technology Academy’s programs and events. The person in this position will oversee all social media accounts, develop strategies to increase fellowship and engagement, manage regular posting schedules, monitor and respond to comments and direct messages in a timely manner. In charge of creation and distribution of a monthly newsletter. There will also be cross-promotion of events hosted by other UW departments, take photos at events and upload to facebook albums, write articles for the ITA News feed on the website, and create videos highlighting the program. Manage photos and videos.

Additional Duties Include:
Attend ITA staff meetings
Attend regularly scheduled meetings with supervisor
Assist with and attend ITA special events
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor

Physical Demands:

Must be able to occasionally lift or carry office supplies, marketing products, supplies, camera or video equipment, up to 40 pounds

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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