Job Description

Augsburg University is committed to helping our student explore their vocation. As a University with a calling, we welcome the unique gifts that each of our employees brings to our collective work, and we are committed to supporting our students as they seek to match those gifts with the needs of the University and our larger community.

Student employment with Augsburg is more than a job - it is an opportunity for Augsburg students to gain meaningful work experience in a supportive setting that promotes professional growth, personal accountability, teamwork and collaboration and quality work that lives up to our mission of educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.

Social Media Content Creation

• Create engaging content for Instagram, LinkedIn, and other Career Center platforms.
• Develop reels, short-form videos, graphics, carousels, stories, and other visual content.
• Help develop creative ways to promote Career Center events, workshops, career fairs, appointments, and resources.
• Create student-friendly content that makes career development feel approachable and relevant.
• Capture photos and videos at Career Center events and programs.
• Help maintain a consistent voice, visual style, and brand for the Career Center.

Marketing & Campaign Development

• Assist with planning social media campaigns around major Career Center initiatives and events.
• Create promotional materials such as flyers, digital graphics, event announcements, and email/social media content.
• Develop creative campaigns around topics such as internships, resumes, interviewing, networking, LinkedIn, career fairs, and job searching.
• Help brainstorm new ways to reach students who may not currently use Career Center services.
• Collaborate with Career Center staff to turn program goals and information into engaging student-facing content.
• Track engagement, views, reach, and other basic social media metrics.
• Identify which types of content perform well and make recommendations for future content.

Student and Front Desk Support

• Welcome visitors to the Strommen Center and serve as the first point of contact.
• Handle all front desk and administrative duties, including answering phones, responding to emails, etc.
• Assist students with Navigate and Handshake, our online career portal.
• Assist students with resume and cover letter writing, beginning steps of job and internship searches, and connecting to career planning resources.
• Attend regular supervisor check-ins and staff meetings as able.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace. This includes wiping down desks, taking out trash etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Rate of Pay: [$16.45/hour]
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Time
• Not eligible for health insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Current Augsburg University student in good academic standing.
• Work study eligible.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using social media platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Facebook.
• Basic experience creating content using tools such as Canva, Adobe Express, CapCut, or similar design and video editing software.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Friendly, professional, and customer service-oriented with the ability to interact positively with students, faculty, staff, employers, and guests.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Reliable, responsible, and able to maintain confidentiality when working with student information.
• Comfortable learning and using technology platforms such as Handshake, Navigate, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.

If you have questions about your work-study eligibility, please consult your financial

aid award letter or contact Student Financial Services:

studentfinances@augsburg.edu

Additional Information

All student applicants must attach the following for consideration:

• Resume
• Cover Letter (optional)

Augsburg University is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact the Human Resources department by phone at 612.330.1058 or email at hr@augsburg.edu. Human Resources is located at 20 Memorial Hall.