Social Media Aide

98374BR

Campus: Tempe

Program Aide PRN

Job Description

Sun Devil Athletics seeks a Social Media Aide who, under general direction will provide oversight of department social media and assist with photography, design and motion graphics for Sun Devil Wrestling. The Social Media Aide is responsible for aiding in oversite, managing and occasionally producing content for teams’ official social media platforms. Adheres to NCAA and Pac-12 rules and regulations, as well as policies and procedures of the department, the university, and the Arizona Board of Regents.

Job Family

Business Operations

Department Name

SDA Wrestling

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$20.00 per hour

Close Date

25-January-2024

Essential Duties

• Develop and create recruiting and teem photo and video graphic content.
• Create video content for social media.
• Create video content for recruiting
• Make highlight videos for program fundraising. 
• Create and design digital graphics using traditional and computer graphic methods.
• Confer directly with Wrestling program regarding project specifications such as graphic content, layout and media requirements; may create composites and develop concepts depending on needs.
• Operate various graphic design equipment. 
• Collaborate with the Wrestling program to establish needs, expectations and deadlines.
• Utilize fitting and relevant imagery to composite into designs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

No prior experience required.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite programs including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Experience and/or interest in designing for social and digital and photo editing.
• Demonstrated knowledge with social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
• Experience in meeting short deadlines and work in team-oriented, fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated interest in Division I Athletics.

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to:  computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.
• Schedules may include occasional nights, weekends, and holidays.

Department Statement

The Sun Devil Athletics (SDA) programs are elite, high profile Division I programs. By definition, Division I programs are the “best of the best” and the ladder by which athletes ascend to the world of professional sports and international competitions, such as the Olympics and World Cup. Moreover, Arizona State University and SDA compete in the PAC-12 conference. This conference is known for having won more NCAA national championships in team sports than any other conference in history.

The vision of SDA is to be a comprehensive perennial top ten NCAA Division I athletics program that empowers Sun Devils to maximize human potential and make a positive impact on our university, community and the world.

The mission of SDA is to provide opportunities for student-athletes to achieve at the highest levels of both academic and athletic excellence, thereby providing them with opportunities for personal growth, offering a unifying force to the campus community, and creating a source of pride among and support from the external constituencies of the university. SDA promotes identity, inclusion and expression to build a strong Sun Devil Community reflective of ASU’s charter.

SDA affirms ASU’s commitment to equal employment and is fully committed to the principles of student-athlete welfare, competing with integrity and sportsmanship. This commitment includes creating an environment where student-athletes contribute to a winning tradition while enhancing the campus and local community and competing in a program having integrity and high ethical standards. SDA is committed to a leadership role within the university, community, the PAC-12 Conference, and the nation. 

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation’s fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

To be considered, your application must include the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references (personal references are not accepted)

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.