Social Media Assistant, Center Global Engagement

Position: Social Media Assistant, Center for Global Engagement

Position Summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Social Media Assistant, in the Center for Global Engagement - Boca Raton, FL. The Center for Global Engagement is looking for a creative, fast‑thinking Social Media Assistant who loves storytelling and bringing campus life to the spotlight! In this role, you’ll capture vibrant photo and video content at CGE events, craft eye‑catching posts and graphics, and help drive engagement across our social platforms.

If you’re passionate about trends, excited to build dynamic digital content, and ready to collaborate with departments across the university, this role offers a chance to make a real impact and elevate CGE’s global community presence.

Summary of Responsibilities Photography & Videography

• Capture high-quality photos and videos at CGE events to support social media content, marketing campaigns, and digital storytelling efforts.
• Organize and maintain media files for easy access and future content use.

Social Media Content Creation & Management

• Develop engaging graphics, reels, videos, and written content for multiple CGE departments.
• Collaborate with staff to gather information and assets needed to create accurate and compelling posts.
• Maintain a content calendar to ensure consistent, timely and strategic posting across all platforms.

Scheduling & Posting

• Secure required approvals on all content prior to posting.
• Communicate with departments to share when content is approved, scheduled, or published.
• Schedule social media posts using designated content‑management tools.
• Ensure posts are published in alignment with event timelines and campaign needs.

Engagement & Interaction

• Monitor comments, messages, tags, and interactions across all CGE social media accounts.
• Respond to inquiries in a timely, professional manner and escalate issues as needed.
• Support community requests for additional posts or content updates.

Trend Monitoring, Strategy Development & Reporting

• Stay informed on current social media trends, tools, and best practices to keep CGE's content fresh and competitive.
• Propose and implement creative strategies to increase engagement, and followers.
• Track key performance metrics and prepare regular engagement reports for the supervisor.

Events Posting on Departmental Web Pages

• Post and update all CGE events on the appropriate departmental website event widgets.
• Ensure event information is accurate, timely, and consistent across platforms.
• Other job‑related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma and one year experience in Marketing, Social Media, and/or Photography required.

Submission of social media samples – such as photography, videography, graphic design, or other digital content – is required for consideration. Applicants must provide samples at the time of application by including a link on their resume or uploading a document with the application that contains the link. Applications submitted without work samples will not be reviewed.

Salary

$15.00 - $16.00 per hour.

College or Department

CGE:
Finance & Administration

Location

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours

Monday - Friday, part time between the hours of 8 a.m.

- 5 p.m. up to 20 hours week.

Final date to receive applications

Special Instructions to Applicant

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.

Temporary Positions

Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full‑time or part‑time employment in an exempt or non‑exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.

Application Documents Required

Resume

Social Media Samples*

Official Sealed Transcripts Required

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

Pre‑Employment Screenings Required

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Request for Accommodations

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561‑297‑3004 or send an email  contact Human Resources, please call 561‑297‑3057. For communication assistance call 7‑1‑1.

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