Job Summary
The primary role of the Psychological Sciences Social Media Creator – Student Clerical position is to write/create content for social media platforms, including daily social media updates, photography, graphic design, video reels, along with general office support when necessary. The goal of this position is to give students valuable real-world experience in an office/student services environment. The Psychological Sciences Social Media Creator – Student Clerical position should work 10 hours per week. Those hours may be worked in any combination, at the discretion of the direct supervisor.
Position Responsibilities
• Write, create, design and post social media content for the Department of Psychological Sciences
• Exhibit friendliness, diplomacy, and tact in responding to customers
• Maintain confidentiality and exhibit professional conduct when handling sensitive information
• Responsible for all scheduled shifts (based on class/exam schedules for the semester)
• Other duties as assigned
Prerequisites and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in and must have experience using Canva, Adobe, social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Twitter/X, and YouTube; must have creative ideas and abilities; must be detail-oriented with good organization, communication and editorial skills; must be reliable, responsible, and flexible.
• High school diploma or equivalent and minimum of one semester of college coursework successfully completed
• Must be actively enrolled at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
• Must have experience using and posting content to social media platforms
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Flexible and dependable with a strong attention to detail
• Problem solving, logic and reasoning skills
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Be timely and organized