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Closing Date:

10/29/2024

Type of Position:

Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department:

Social Media

Department’s Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Serve as the social media manager in the department of University Recreation, aimed at engaging various audiences across multiple social media platforms.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:  

  • Current University of Arkansas student 

  • Experience in the tenets of traditional marketing

  • Must possess Pediatric & Adult First Aid, CPR, and AED certification or be able to obtain certification within 40 days of hire (UREC (University Recreation) will provide a certification opportunity if needed) 

  • General understanding of photography principles and their applications regarding social media posts 

Preferred Qualifications:   

  • Maintains a working knowledge of principles of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) including keyword research and Google Analytics.  

  • Considerable experience with content and lead generation in the field of social media 

  • Understanding of and ability to interpret various metrics associated with social media analytics 

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to generate genuine interactions with college-aged students 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

  • Knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, their respective participants, and how each platform can be deployed in different scenarios

  • Must be proficient in video editing/creating videos

  • Maintains excellent writing and language skills

Additional Information:

Graduate students are subject to background checks.

Salary Information:

$13.50 per hour

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Other (see special instructions for details)

Recruitment Contact Information:

Arden Elliott
Marketing Coordinator
ardene@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Include a portfolio of your work as an optional attachment.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

No

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