Student Affairs Social Media & Content Creator (Part-Time)

City of Dawson Creek; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is partnering with American University to offer a part-time Social Media and Digital Engagement Assistant role in the Student Affairs Communications department.

The position supports social media content creation, captions, posting, and photography under the supervision of the Digital Content Coordinator. You will develop graphics, track engagement metrics, collaborate on student-life projects, and gain experience in digital storytelling.

Qualifications

• Full-time undergraduate student at American University.
• Active Federal Work-Study (FWS) award.
• Strong social media and communications skills.
• Prior experience content creation with social media is required.
• Familiarity with Canva or similar design software.
• Familiarity with vertical video editing apps or software.
• Detail-oriented, organized, creative, and able to manage multiple tasks at once.

Responsibilities

• Social Media Management: manage AU Student Affairs accounts (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube); content creation, caption writing, post scheduling.
• Content Creation: produce engaging social media content; script, film, edit content; design accessible graphics.
• Analytics and Engagement: track likes, comments, shares; evaluate post performance; provide data-driven recommendations.
• Supporting Student Affairs Administration: assist leadership with digital projects and collaborate on student-life initiatives.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Graphic design

Video editing

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Active Federal Work-Study award

Tools

Canva

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is partnering with American University to offer a part-time Social Media and Digital Engagement Assistant role in the Student Affairs Communications department.

The position supports social media content creation, captions, posting, and photography under the supervision of the Digital Content Coordinator. You will develop graphics, track engagement metrics, collaborate on student-life projects, and gain experience in digital storytelling.