Job Title: Social Media Student Ambassador - Institutional Student Worker
Location: UNG - Multi Campus
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 279805
About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Social Media Student Ambassador - Institutional Student Worker on the Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses to support the Campus Recreation and Wellness (CRW) department in promoting its programs, services, and events. This role provides a unique opportunity to showcase a diverse range of health, wellness, and community engagement initiatives. The Social Media Ambassador will collaborate with professional and student staff to create captivating content that aligns with the department's mission to foster a healthy, active, and connected campus community. The areas in Campus Recreation and Wellness include Facilities, Outdoor Pursuits, Intramural, Sport Clubs, Sport Teams, LiveWell UNG, Group Exercise, and Peer Health Education.

Responsibilities

• Content Creation: Capture high-quality photos and videos at CRW events, programs, and facilities to create engaging social media posts.
• Event Coverage: Attend and document CRW events, including those outside of regular office hours and weekends, as needed.
• Travel to requested appearance: Travel to and cover events or appearances as requested, ensuring dynamic coverage of CRW's activities. Travel not to extend past the Dahlonega or Gainesville campuses.
• Work closely with both professional and student staff across various programming areas (e.g., Intramurals, Sport Clubs, Outdoor Pursuits, Group Exercise) to ensure content aligns with department goals and messaging.
• Social Media Management: Coordinate with the Sport Clubs and Teams Coordinator to plan, review, and schedule posts on CRW social media platforms.
• Trend Engagement: Stay current with social media trends, tools, and strategies, recommending innovative ways to increase engagement and reach.
  Brand Alignment: Ensure all content adheres to CRW's branding guidelines and reflects the department's values and mission.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Meta Apps, Apple product usage, camera operations, editing skills through CapCut, Canva and Adobe.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• One (1) year personal or professional social media marketing, photography, videography or editing skills.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust