Drive social media support for the Center for Disabilities and Development as a flexible assistant handling content creation, scheduling, engagement, and basic analytics.

• Own content planning, posting, and basic engagement across platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
• Strong written communication with attention to tone and audience.
• Familiarity with major platforms and how they function (posting, stories, reels/shorts, engagement).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, creating, and scheduling posts for platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.
• Write engaging captions, prepare visuals, and help curate multimedia content (photos, short videos, graphics) for social channels
• Monitor and engage with followers by responding to comments and messages in accordance with departmental guidelines
• Support analytics tracking and reporting
• Help maintain and update a content calendar to align posts with departmental events and initiatives
• Assist with coverage of department events via social platforms
• Stay current on social media trends, platform updates, best practices, and opportunities to grow reach and engagement
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Preferred

• Experience (6mo-1yr) with content creation or social media management for an organization, campus group, or project
• Basic skills with visual tools such as Canva, Adobe, or similar graphic tools
• Comfort capturing photos or short-form video on mobile devices
• Interest in digital communication strategies and analytics
• Understanding of University of Iowa brand and brand guidelines
• Knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures