Graduate Assistant - University Communications

Saint Leo University Brasil; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Tuition

Tuition Exchange

Generous Paid Leave

Comprehensive Health Plan

Teledoc

Wellness Incentive

403b Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Dining Discount

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Center

Job summary

Saint Leo University seeks a Graduate Assistant – Social Media Ambassador Manager to plan, produce, and manage content for university and alumni channels. You will mentor the Social Media Student Ambassador team and coordinate scheduling, planning, and events.

This role blends content creation with team leadership in a campus setting. The position requires current full-time enrollment in a Saint Leo graduate program, strong on-camera presence, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Experience managing social media channels and creating engaging content.
• Strong on-camera presence and communication and interpersonal skills.
• Punctual, self-motivated, and organized; able to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable learning new tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with campus departments to schedule student and staff coverage for photo/video at events.
• Appear in, capture, and edit video content for university and alumni channels using phone or camera.
• Attend weekly planning meetings with students and staff to review scheduling needs.
• Mentor and support Student Ambassadors with content creation, editing, and best practices.
• Attend campus events during the week, evenings, and weekends as assigned.
• Assist with content asset management and editing as needed.
• Provide general administrative support to the University Advancement team.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

On-camera presence

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Graduate student at Saint Leo University

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Graduate Assistant – Social Media Ambassador Manager joins the University Communications Office to help plan, produce, and manage social media content for Saint Leo University and its alumni channels. This role bridges content creation and team coordination and students will appear in and create content while also scheduling, mentoring, and supporting the Social Media Student Ambassador team. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable on-camera, and enthusiastic about representing Saint Leo University.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with campus departments to schedule student and staff coverage for photography and video at upcoming events.
• Serve as a Social Media Ambassador by appearing in, capturing, and editing video content for university and alumni social media channels using a phone or camera.
• Attend weekly planning meetings with students and staff to review scheduling needs and plan upcoming content.
• Mentor and support Student Ambassadors with content creation, editing, and best practices.
• Attend campus events during the week, evenings, and weekends as assigned.
• Assist with content asset management and editing as needed.
• Provide general administrative support to the University Advancement team.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Currently enrolled full-time in a Saint Leo University graduate program.
• Experience managing social media channels and creating engaging content.
• Strong on-camera presence and communication and interpersonal skills.
• Punctual, self-motivated, and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable learning new tools and platforms.

Preferred:

• Experience editing photos and videos in Adobe applications.
• Background or interest in communications, marketing, or a related field.

Physical Demands:

Climbing, standing, walking, sitting. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Work requires use of phone and a computer.

Please note: This position will require some evening or weekend hours, depending on event schedules.

ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:
This job description intends to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success.

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here:Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period

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