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Kogod Career Development in the Kogod School of Business at American University, provides career development support to both undergraduate and graduate business students. The office is seeking a Social Media Marketing Assistant to support the implementation of strategic marketing plans. The primary responsibilities will involve creating and implementing outreach through various promotional outlets including social media, LinkedIn, and flyer development for all events, workshops, targeted jobs/internships and programmatic messaging sponsored by the Office of Career Engagement.

Essential Functions: 

• Contribute to the creation of collateral including promotional brochures, fliers, and other communication vehicles for career fairs, employer and alumni panels, coaching workshops, networking events, treks, and other CD-sponsored events.

• Create posts on social media sites (primarily Instagram and LinkedIn).

• Attend CD events and post live event updates across social media channels.
• Take pictures and videos to be used for promotional material about the event.

• Add job, internship, and event information to the Kogod Bi-Weekly Career Digest newsletter.

• Update and maintain the CD website.

• Create slides for faculty to display during classes to advertise upcoming events.

• Track and monitor social media presence and provide a social media report monthly and at the end of each semester.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 5 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.40 per hour.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Proficiency with social media platforms and tools (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, HootSuite, TweetDeck, etc.).

• Proven graphic creation/design skills using Canva, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and InDesign.

• Experience in photography to capture events using a DSLR camera.
• Flexibility, initiative, and ability to multitask and work both independently and as part of a team.

• Creative multi-tasker who is capable of initiating ideas/approaches with strong writing and communication skills.

• Proven experience with marketing strategy development and execution.

• Maturity and high level of professionalism.

• Ability to think outside the box and offer creative ideas to improve the Career Development’s overall marketing strategy.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Applicants are required to attach a resume and cover letter to their application.

• Applicants are asked to show proof of their past marketing experience as part of their application (this may be in the form of a portfolio).
• Benefits of Working for the Office of Career Engagement: Deepen marketing strategy skills, support the visibility of the Office of Career Engagement, build your professional network, contribute to the promotion of all the events the Office of Career Engagement, and develop valuable skills in time management, teamwork, and customer service. 
• This position will report to the Analyst, Marketing & Technology in Kogod Career Development.
• Attendance at the majority of in-person and virtual events hosted by Career Development is expected.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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