Student Employee-Campus Recreation-Social Media Ambassador at InsideHigherEd

Requisition:202500456STTitle:Student Employee-Campus Recreation-Social Media AmbassadorEmployee Class:Student EmployeeCollege Work Study Position:NoDepartment:Campus RecreationDivision:Division of Student AffairsHours per week:10-15Hiring Rate:10.00Preferred Student Classification:N/ANature & Purpose of Position:Qualifications:The Social Media Ambassador is responsible for representing the personality and voice of SHSU Campus Recreation through social media platforms. This person is aware of what is happening in our areas and engages by creating content and socializing with students.Self-starter who works well independently with little supervisionStrong customer service/people skills/extrovertedStrong knowledge of Campus Recreation is preferredAbility to work collaboratively with colleagues, co-workers and constituentsAbility to organize and handle multiple projects at one timeAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingStrong desire to see the success of Campus Recreation’s programs and facilitiesInterest in marketing, public relations and advertisingResponsibilities:Experience using social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Interest in social media trending topics.Manage social media platforms using a marketing plan and set guidelines for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other media platformsCreate and edit social media content including reels, posts, etc.Coordinate and report to Marketing SupervisorServe as a brand ambassador for tabling, outreach and special eventsWilling to be in social settings and comfortable talking to students on campus to create contentWilling and able to attend events outside of work hours, including but not limited to afternoons and evening to capture contentWork with a calendar to ensure posts follow marketing plan guidelinesStay up-to-date on new social media tools, best practices and what other agencies are doingBring creative ideas to a team environmentAttend trainings, in-service and monthly staff meetingsAdhere to all department guidelines and policiesOther duties as assignedOpen Date:09/10/2025Position Number:9N9868-00Contact Name & Title:Ashlyn Derrett, Marketing & Events SpecialistContact Phone:4-1313Contact Email:[email protected]; [email protected] Building & Room #:CRC suite 220Contact Instructions Summary:Please email myself or Tresha Noel at [email protected] for any questions you may have.EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.Annual Security and Fire Safety Report