Social Media & Digital Engagement Assistant (Student)

American University; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

American University is seeking a part-time Student Affairs Social Media and Digital Engagement Assistant (FWS) to support content creation and social media management for campus programs. The role offers hands-on experience under the Digital Content Coordinator, with opportunities to craft posts, edit videos, and design accessible graphics for events.

The position emphasizes collaboration with Student Affairs leadership, analytics, and ongoing trend tracking to boost student engagement across

Qualifications

• Active Federal Work Study (FWS) award required.
• Strong social media and communications skills.
• Prior experience creating content for social media.
• Familiarity with Canva or similar design software.
• Familiarity with vertical video editing apps or software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing Student Affairs social media accounts (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube).
• Create engaging social media content and design graphics for events.
• Analyze engagement metrics and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Support leadership with digital projects and cross-team collaborations.

Education

Undergraduate student at American University

Tools

Canva

Vertical video editing

Job description

American University is seeking a part-time Student Affairs Social Media and Digital Engagement Assistant (FWS) to support content creation and social media management for campus programs. The role offers hands-on experience under the Digital Content Coordinator, with opportunities to craft posts, edit videos, and design accessible graphics for events.

The position emphasizes collaboration with Student Affairs leadership, analytics, and ongoing trend tracking to boost student engagement across