Social Media & Podcast Coordinator for Transfer Students

MSU Olin Health Center; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 7,800 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Michigan State University’s Transfer Student Success Center seeks a part-time Social Media/Podcast Student Coordinator to oversee the unit’s social media presence and, when applicable, record and publish the monthly Spartan Transfer Hub podcast. You will assist with orientation programming, community building, and fostering belonging for MSU transfer students.

The role is funded by MSU MiLEAP Sixty by 30 and runs Oct 2026–July 31, 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience posting on social media platforms such as Instagram.
• Able to create graphics and promotional materials using tools such as Canva or other graphic design platforms.
• Proven experience in podcast creation, audio production, or other content creation.
• Experience with storytelling, scriptwriting and other content creation.
• Familiarity with audio editing software (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Audition).
• Familiarity with podcast distribution platforms (e.g., Riverside FM, Apple Podcasts, Spotify).
• Able to work independently and self-start and as part of a team.
• Adaptable and able to work as part of a diverse team to accomplish group goals.
• Able to communicate effectively online, over the phone, and in person, and maintain accurate records with good interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with digital accessibility best practices
• Appreciates diversity and sensitivity toward various ideas and values.
• Able to assume leadership roles and complete all assigned tasks.
• Awareness of campus resources and be a positive representative for MSU and adhere to and enforce the rules and regulations of Michigan State University.
• Undergraduate student at MSU for Fall Semester 2026, and Spring Semester 2027 with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• International students in F-1 or J-1 status must be enrolled full-time (or approved for Reduced Course Load by OISS) for fall semester 2026 and spring semester 2027 as per immigration regulation enrollment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead TSSC marketing, branding, and communications to students and their supporters including creating a strategic communication plan.
• Create images and text to post on the TSSC/NSO Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
• Post regularly to TSSC social media accounts and Involve@State.
• Draft, edit, and send TSSC emails and support the monthly newsletter content.
• Lead development of TSSC podcast content and episodes for the 4,000+ transfer student population.
• Plan podcast programming with campus partners and coordinate off-site events as needed.
• Assist with planning and implementation of campus tabling and National Transfer Student Week.
• Support Welcome-to-State programming and assessment efforts.
• Attend weekly meetings and assist with general office tasks and events.

Skills

Social media posting

Graphic design

Podcast creation

Storytelling / scriptwriting

Audio editing

Podcast distribution

Independent / team work

Diversity & accessibility awareness

Leadership / task completion

Resource awareness

Education

Undergraduate student at MSU

Tools

Canva

Audacity

Adobe Audition

Riverside FM

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Job description

Transfer Student Success Center (TSSC)

Social Media/Podcast Student Coordinator (SC) Job Description

Please submit your application through the Transfer Student Coordinator Staff Application Qualtrics link Have your resume ready to upload as a Word Document or PDF.

This Handshake post provides information about the position and is not considered an application.

Summary

The Transfer Student Coordinator will be responsible for the TSSC social media presence, and as applicable, the recording, production and editing, and publication of the monthly Spartan Transfer Hub podcast. The Transfer Student Coordinator will also assist in facilitating orientation programming and events that foster community building and sense of belonging for MSU transfer students. The Transfer Student Coordinator position is funded by Michigan State University’s MiLEAP Sixty by 30 grant. The Transfer Student Coordinator will begin employment in October 2026 with continued employment throughout the completion of the MiLEAP grant ending July 31, 2027.

About the Transfer Student Success Center

Housed in the Transitions and Transfer Student Success unit within the Office of Undergraduate Education at Michigan State University, the mission of the Transfer Student Success Center (TSSC) is to promote institutional resources and facilitate inclusive programming to support the academic and social engagement needs of transfer students by collaborating with internal and external campus partners of student success initiatives. TSSC supports over 4,500 transfer students enrolled at MSU annually.

Qualifications

Experience with posting on social media platforms such as Instagram.

Able to create graphics and promotional materials using tools such as Canva or other graphic design platforms.

Proven experience in podcast creation, audio production, or other content creation.

Experience with storytelling, scriptwriting and other content creation.

Familiarity with audio editing software (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Audition).

Familiarity with podcast distribution platforms (e.g., Riverside FM, Apple Podcasts, Spotify).

Able to work independently and self-start and as part of a team.

Adaptable and able to work as part of a diverse team to accomplish group goals.

Able to communicate effectively online, over the phone, and in person, and maintain accurate records with good interpersonal skills.

Familiarity with digital accessibility best practices

Appreciates diversity and sensitivity toward various ideas and values.

Able to assume leadership roles and complete all assigned tasks.

Awareness of campus resources and be a positive representative for MSU and adhere to and enforce the rules and regulations of Michigan State University.

Undergraduate student at MSU for Fall Semester 2026, and Spring Semester 2027 with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA

International students in F-1 or J-1 status must be enrolled full-time (or approved for Reduced Course Load by OISS) for fall semester 2026 and spring semester 2027 as per immigration regulation enrollment requirements. For immigration regulation, enrollment requirements: https://oiss.isp.msu.edu/immigration1/visa-immigration/status/.

Available for 10-20 hours per week during the 2026-27 academic year

Available for 20 hours per week from May to July 31, 2027

Applicants with the following experience(s) are desired but not required:

Experience posting and sharing content on platforms such as Involve@State.

Experience with program planning small- and large-scale events with tasks associated with event logistics, registration, and post surveys

Assessment involving transfer student experience focus groups and surveys

General Responsibilities/ Requirements

General Transfer Student Success Center Duties

Be a team player with high enthusiasm and commitment to the position; represent Transfer Student Success Center values.

Adhere to the rules, policies, and procedures of Michigan State University; respect the confidentiality of all university, department, and student documents and information.

Attend weekly meetings with TSSC professional staff.

Transfer Student Success Center Student Coordinators will be expected to assist with day-to-day office tasks and planning throughout the academic year and on an as-needed basis during the summer:

Support office assistants when needed.

Assist the TSSC and NSO staff in reviewing/revising the program, i.e., help coordinate and conduct Focus Groups, attend planning meetings, etc.

Assume other duties as assigned by the TSSC leadership team.

Communications

Lead TSSC marketing, branding, and communications to students and their supporters which includes:

Creating a strategic communication plan.

Creating images and text to post on the TSSC/NSO Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Posting regularly to TSSC social media accounts

Posting regularly to TSSC Involve@State

Drafting, editing, and sending TSSC emails.

Supporting creation of content for the TSSC monthly newsletter.

Podcast Production

Lead developing TSSC academic year Podcasting content, including episodes and resources relevant to the 4,000+ transfer student population at MSU.

Plan and implement podcast programming with partner offices who represent campus offerings for High Impact Practices, etc.

Assist with planning and implementation programming offered off-site, such as at community colleges

Assist with planning and implementation of communication of TSSC tabling at campus events

Assist with planning and implementation of podcast programming for National Transfer Student Week in October

Events and Programming

Spring and/or Fall Welcome to State Related Tasks

Assist Professional Staff in developing Welcome to State program content, including activities for the incoming transfer student population.

Assist Professional Staff with TSSC and NSO assessment evaluation.

Attendance tracking.

Compiling reports from programs.

Assist with program set up and break down. Lifting up to 40lb at a time may be required.

Assist TSSC staff with New Student Orientation programs in January, May, and summer months

TIME COMMITMENT SUMMARY

General:

Schedules will be somewhat flexible based on candidates' other time commitments. In general, anticipate 10 hours per week during the academic year. In general, anticipate 20 hours per week from May to July.

Student Coordinators may hold other jobs and take summer classes; however, candidates accepting a position are expected to make the SC position one of their priorities for fall, spring, and summer employment.

COMPENSATION

$15.00/hr. (MSU Human Resource classification of Student Media/Comm Assistant I) paid according to the university’s bi-weekly pay schedule.

Please note that MSU Student Employees cannot exceed 29 hours per week during the academic year and cannot exceed 40 hours per week during the summer for combined hours worked across multiple positions.