Fashion Merchandising - Student Assistant

pspan class="emphasis-3"bJob Title: Student Assistant/b/span/ppspan class="emphasis-3"Department: Fashion Merchandising/span/ppSupervisor: Victoria Brown/ppStarting Rate of Pay: $8.00/ppLength of Time: Eligible for rehire on a semester basis./pp/ppbuDepartment Description/u/b/ppThe Interior Design, Furnishings #43; Fashion Merchandising (IDFFM) department offers a wide variety of studio and lecture courses. The student assistant will act as Social Media Coordinator for the Department of Fashion Merchandising./pp/ppbuJob Description /u/b/ppAs the Social Media Coordinator for the university#39;s Fashion Merchandising Department, the student will be responsible for managing and creating content for various social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, and LinkedIn. This role requires creativity, fashion knowledge, organizational skills, and a strong understanding of retail and merchandising principles./pp/ppbuJob Location/ Hours Required /u/b/ppThe candidate will perform most/all job duties in Norton Hall. Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; however, the total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 10 hours. bThis position requires up to 10 hours per week./b/pp/ppbuKey Responsibilities:/u/b/ppContent Creation: Develop and curate engaging content that showcases student work, faculty projects, and department events/pulliCreate visually appealing fashion-focused graphics, photos, and short videos highlighting merchandising concepts and trends/liliWrite concise, informative captions for all posts/li/ulpContent Calendar Management:/pulliPlan and maintain a consistent posting schedule/liliCoordinate content with department events, fashion weeks, and industry happenings/li/ulpCommunity Engagement:/pulliRespond to comments, messages, and mentions in a timely and professional manner/liliEngage with followers by asking questions, running polls, and encouraging discussions about fashion and merchandising/li/ulpTrend Monitoring:/pulliStay up-to-date with fashion trends, retail innovations, and incorporate them into social media content/liliKeep abreast of social media trends and best practices/li/ulpCollaboration:/pulliWork closely with faculty and staff to gather content ideas and department news/liliCoordinate with other student organizations and fashion-related clubs for cross-promotion opportunities/li/ulpAnalytics and Reporting:/pulliMonitor social media metrics and engagement rates/liliProvide regular reports on social media performance to department staff/li/ulpBrand Consistency:/pulliEnsure all content aligns with the department#39;s and university#39;s brand guidelines/liliMaintain a cohesive visual aesthetic across all platforms/li/ulpEvent Coverage:/pulliAttend and provide live coverage of department events, fashion shows, guest lectures, and industry exhibitions/liliCreate recap posts and highlights from these events/li/ulpStudent Spotlight Series:/pulliCoordinate and create content featuring outstanding student projects, collections, and achievements/li/ulpIndustry Connections:/pulliShare relevant fashion industry news, job opportunities, and internship postings/liliHighlight alumni success stories and maintain connections with graduates/li/ulpRetail and Merchandising Focus:/pulliShowcase visual merchandising techniques and retail strategies/liliHighlight sustainable fashion practices and ethical merchandising/li/ulpbuRequired Qualifications:/u/b/pp/pulliProficiency in social media platforms and management tools/liliBasic graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)/liliExcellent written and verbal communication/liliTime management and organizational skills/liliKnowledge of fashion merchandising principles and current trends/liliPhotography and basic video editing skills/liliAbility to work independently and as part of a team/liliUnderstanding of retail analytics and consumer behavior/li/ulp/pp/pp/p