Social Media Specialist

Social Media Specialist

Position Title - Social Media Specialist

Student Status - Work Study Optional You are not required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position.

Work Location - Springfield Campus

Department - University Advancement Relations

Hiring Range - 15.00

Sponsorship Information - Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Department/Employer Operating Hours - M-F 8-5pm

How many hours per week are required? - 10-15

Description of Primary Duties - Are you the friend who is always capturing the perfect video and spotting the best moments on campus? The Division for University Advancement is seeking a creative and camera-ready student to serve as a Social Media Specialist. This role brings the Missouri State Alumni Association and Foundation experience to life across social platforms. The Social Media Specialist will collaborate with University Advancement Relations staff to develop engaging, student-centered content that highlights campus traditions, donor impact and alumni pride. From Homecoming excitement to scholarship stories to timely social trends, this position helps connect the University Advancement audience to the heart of Missouri State.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm and pitch creative content ideas
• Assist in building and executing a monthly content calendar
• Capture and edit short form video content for social media platforms
• Attend select campus and advancement events to gather real time content
• Highlight student experiences, alumni stories and philanthropic impact
• Participate in trend research to ensure content is timely and platform appropriate
• Engage with other relevant social media channels
• Serve as a positive and professional representative of Missouri State University
• Monitor engagement and assist in identifying content that resonates with audiences

Required Qualifications - Current Missouri State University student in good academic standing

Strong familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and emerging platforms

Comfortable appearing on camera and conducting informal interviews

Basic video editing skills using mobile or desktop applications

Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines

Interest in storytelling, communications or digital media preferred

Bonus skill: Graphic design

Required Certifications

Additional Qualifications - Through this role, the Social Media Specialist will experience the following learning outcomes:

• Develop professional content strategy and planning skills
• Gain hands-on experience in brand storytelling and digital marketing
• Strengthen video production and editing capabilities
• Build confidence in on camera communication and interviewing
• Learn how philanthropy and alumni engagement support university advancement
• Enhance collaboration, time management and professional workplace skills

This position offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to build a professional portfolio while advancing Missouri State.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Contact Information - GingerStringer@MissouriState.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement - Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Online Media Presentation