Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the Student Union website to ensure content is current, user-friendly, accessible, and compliant with relevant laws and guidelines, including proper attribution of third-party materials.
• Support digital marketing by coordinating and developing written and visual communication materials such as social media content, publications, and multimedia presentations.
• Create and share content that enhances the Student Union brand, increases awareness of programs and services, and promotes campus events and marketing campaigns.
• Provide timely responses to posts on social media channels.
• Create and manage content on platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.
• Track and report on social media metrics.
• Attend Student Union and campus events to post live information on social media channels.
• Work with staff in writing and producing manuals and other information for internal or external distribution.
• Promote online campaigns, surveys, application forms and other links.
• Stay current on campus-wide communications and share relevant information with the audience.

Requirements

• Proven experience using social media platforms applicable to a university environment.
• Must have academic and practical knowledge; and/or experience in photography, typography, illustration, layout, and production for print, digital media, and web design.
• Experience in Google systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be a matriculated SJSU student and continuously enrolled at least half-time during the academic term.
• *Half-time is defined as follows: Enrollment Status Half-time Units Undergraduate and Post baccalaureate Students 6.0-8.0 hours/semester

Preferred

• Concentration in Web Design, Journalism, Communications, English, Public Relations or Marketing preferred.
• Employment for two semesters or more is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS).
• Basic understanding of copywriting, copyright and fair use principles as they apply to web and social media content.

Benefits

• This position is employed through the Student Union at San Jose State University which offers employees to receive 40 hours of sick pay during the calendar year.