Social Media Assistant Student Clerk

At the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, our mission is to advance the University of Iowa through engagement and philanthropy. The Social Media Assistant Student Clerk supports our Communications team by creating engaging digital content, enhancing ambassador programs, and contributing to strategy research and creative production.

PRIMARY TASKS

• Create compelling social media content and assist in implementing new engagement strategies
• Research and analyze peer institutions’ social strategies to inform best practices
• Schedule and manage content through native publishing tools
• Assist with the Social Hawks ambassador program, including email creation and testing
• Support creative production: source images, assist with video editing, and participate in filming social content
• Collaborate with Iowa Magazine on select creative and storytelling projects
• Contribute ideas in weekly team meetings and brainstorming sessions

Core Responsibilities

As the Social Media Assistant Student Clerk, you will play a key role in growing our online presence while supporting alumni and donor engagement through creative storytelling and digital strategy.

Core Responsibilities

1. Develop and schedule engaging content for key social platforms
2. Assist with content research and strategy recommendations
3. Help coordinate and expand the Social Hawks student ambassador program
4. Contribute to creative production efforts, including video and visual storytelling
5. Collaborate across teams and projects to ensure consistency and brand alignment
6. Participate in weekly team meetings, offering ideas and feedback
7. Learn and apply best practices in digital communication and engagement

This position offers practical experience in social media management and content creation using tools such as Meta Business Suite, YouTube, Adobe Workfront, Microsoft Suite, Google Analytics, CapCut.

Hours & Duration:

Flexible scheduling, with working hours available between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The clerk is expected to work 10–20 hours per week, and can continue up until graduation.

Qualifications:

• Must be a current University of Iowa student (minimum 12 credit hours during fall/spring semesters)
• Strong writing skills with the ability to accept and apply feedback
• High level of accuracy, productivity, and ability to work independently
• Good communication skills and collaboration mindset
• Prior experience with social media content creation is preferred

Application Requirement:

Please include 1–3 writing samples or stories that demonstrate your writing ability.