Work Study - Fall '26 - English Dept. Student Worker

Johnson School of Business; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule around class

Professional development opportunities

Hands-on university environment

Networking with faculty and staff

Resume enhancement

Job summary

McMurry University in Abilene, Texas, is seeking a motivated student worker for the English Department's Instagram account. The role offers hands-on experience and flexible scheduling around class commitments.

You will create content, engage with followers, attend events to capture content, and coordinate with faculty to showcase department activities. Must be a current student in good standing, pursuing English studies, and able to maintain professionalism.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student at McMurry University
• Pursuing either a Bachelor’s Degree or Minor in the English Department
• Be classified as either a Junior or Senior student
• Good academic standing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic social media proficiency
• Ability to maintain professionalism
• Reliable and detail-oriented

Responsibilities

• Operate the English Department’s official Instagram account.
• Curate followers and engage professionally with other McMurry University Instagram accounts.
• Create content (2-3 posts or stories per week).
• Attend events to create content (club meetings, film screenings, lectures, etc.).
• Advertise the English Department faculty (accolades, publications, courses).
• Research and hone social media engagement skills.
• Coordinate weekly work with Dr. Wren.
• Keep a weekly timesheet.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or English minor progress

Currently enrolled at McMurry University

Junior or Senior standing

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Basic social media proficiency

Reliable and detail-oriented

Job description

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Job Openings

Work Study - Fall '26 - English Dept. Student Worker

English - Abilene, Texas

Department

English

Employment Type

Part-Time

Minimum Experience

Entry-level

About The Position

The English Department is seeking a motivated and dependable student worker to operate the Department’s Instagram account. This position provides an opportunity to gain professional experience while contributing to the success of our department and the university community.

Primary Responsibilities

Operate the English Department’s official Instagram account. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Curate followers
• Engage professionally with other McMurry University Instagram accounts and other appropriate accounts/followers
• Create content (2-3 posts or stories per week)
• Attend events as needed to create content (English Club meetings/events; film screenings; special guest lectures; etc.)
• Advertise the English Department faculty (accolades; publications; courses; etc.)
• Research and hone social media engagement skills
• Coordinate weekly work with Dr. Wren
• Keep a weekly timesheet

Qualifications

Required:

• Currently enrolled as a student at McMurry University
• Pursuing either a Bachelor’s Degree or Minor in the English Department
• Be classified as either a Junior or Senior student
• Good academic standing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic social media proficiency
• Ability to maintain professionalism
• Reliable and detail-oriented

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule around class commitments
• Professional development opportunities
• Hands-on experience in a university environment
• Networking opportunities with faculty and staff
• Enhancement of resume and transferable workplace skills

McMurry University is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the university community and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status, in employment or the provision of services, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is also prohibited pursuant to University policy.