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Job Family:
Student Work Study
Department:
Center for Career & Professional Development
Supervisor:
Zelda Hill
Job Title:
Social Media Student Assistant
Job Description:
Position Overview
Location : Macon Campus (with flexibility for some remote work)
Hours : Approximately 10 hours per week
The Mercer Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) is hiring a Social Media Student Assistant to help create and manage engaging content across our Instagram and Facebook platforms. This part-time role is ideal for a creative, social media-savvy student interested in content creation, communications, and career development.
You’ll collaborate with CCPD staff to promote events, resources, and services in a way that connects with students and aligns with Mercer’s branding and tone. This is a great opportunity to sharpen your digital skills, build a professional portfolio, and gain valuable experience working on a collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and publish social media content, including videos and graphics, primarily for Instagram and Facebook
- Proactively engage with students on campus (e.g., asking quick questions, capturing short interviews or reactions) to create authentic, student-centered video content for CCPD’s platforms
- Utilize scheduling tools to plan and schedule content
- Follow and engage with relevant Mercer University social media accounts
- Report engagement metrics and insights to CCPD staff
- Suggest creative ideas to improve reach and engagement
- Attend CCPD staff meetings (as requested) to stay informed about services, events, and department voice
- Use Mercer’s official image gallery to source photos for posts
Comply with Mercer’s social media and branding guidelines
Requirements
- Must be a currently enrolled Mercer University student (undergraduate or graduate, any campus or online)
- Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS) To check eligibility, contact Mercer’s Student Employment Office: https://financialaid.mercer.edu/contact-us/
- Reliable internet connection (if working remotely)
- Personal laptop or desktop computer for completing tasks
Qualifications
- Has a creative eye for visual storytelling and knows when to use graphics, videos, or other formats to maximize engagement
- Enjoys working independently and digitally
- Able to track content engagement results to show how work contributions are supporting CCPD social media growth
- Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Zoom teleconferencing
- Willing to commit to at least one full semester (full academic year preferred)
Why Join the CCPD Team?
We’re a collaborative, innovative, and fun team of career development professionals who care deeply about helping students succeed. As our Social Media Assistant, you’ll gain hands-on experience with content creation, design, branding, and analytics—all while building connections with employers and boosting your own career development.
Pay Rate: $10.00 per hour
Scheduled Hours:
10
Start Date:
09/17/2026
End Date:
09/18/2026