Job Description

The Ursinus College History Department seeks to hire a Social Media, Communications, and Events Assistant to begin immediately. Applicants should possess strong writing, communication, and time management skills and should have ample experience utilizing a variety of social media networks. Demonstrated ability to work independently is essential. Prior experience working with the college webpages is desirable, though not required.

The Social Media, Communications, and Events Assistant will coordinate closely with departmental faculty. We estimate that the assistant will help faculty with 1-2 events per month, and that they should complete 1-2 social media posts per week.

Responsibilities

• Co-designing and implementing a social media presence for the history department on such platforms as Instagram/Threads, Facebook, and X throughout the academic year
• Updating and maintaining departmental webpages
• Advertising and posting about all departmental events via social media
• Assisting with organizing departmental events
• Maintaining department’s bulletin boards

Requirements:

• Current full-time student at Ursinus College
• Strong writing and general communication skills
• Demonstrated independence and self-motivation
• Creativity
• Familiarity with social media networks and ability to engage the public professionally

Preferred Qualifications

• History major or minor, or a major in a related field (including, but not limited to English, Politics/IR, Anthro-Soc, etc.)
• Familiarity with maintenance of college/departmental websites

Other Duties:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job responsibilities and activities may be modified or changed at any time with or without notice. Job descriptions will be audited periodically by the Ursinus Human Resources department to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job.

Ursinus EEO Statement

Ursinus is an EEO employer. Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students. Ursinus is an *EO/AA employer. Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.