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Categories: Student Academic Year

Department: Wellness & Health Promotion

Digital Media Specialist

  • 495402
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Federal Work Study Student
  • Institutional Student
  • Closing on: Nov 4 2024

Salary/Position Classification

  • $12.00 Hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 10 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Working in collaboration with the Wellness & Health Promotion Leadership Team, develop visual designs for print, digital communications, and management of all social media platforms. These visual communications will be used for events, orientation, outreach, social media, web design, and student notifications. This position will prepare concepts and artwork drafts for review; complete edits to artwork as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Social Media:
    • Create, develop, and manage content for the departments’ social media presence
    • Develop an optimal posting schedule for social media content
    • Create relevant content to reach participants and UND community members
    • Create and manage all published content including images, video, and written posts
    • Monitor, listen, and respond to users in a social way by engaging in dialogues and answering questions where appropriate
    • Attend department events to aid in the social media engagement
    • Oversee the design of the social media platforms
    • Moderate user generated content
    • Monitor and compile reports showing results of social media efforts
  • Graphic Design:
    • Design and produce graphics, video, and photo content for print, website, social media, digital display, etc.
    • Conceive, design, and execute graphic projects (posters, brochures, flyers, social media sponsor content and event information)
    • Design social media content, print, and brand assets
    • Create digital design elements to be used across social media and website
    • Assist the design team in the production of layouts, formatting, packaging, advertising, marketing collateral, and other published materials in print and online
  • Administrative:
    • Bring innovative and interesting ideas to the project development process
    • Research best practices related to social media & marketing and collegiate recreation
    • Collaborate with Wellness & Health Promotion Leadership Team
    • Follow all UND Branding Guidelines
    • Attend or complete all Wellness & Health Promotion and UND Human Resources required trainings
    • Complete all cleaning and sanitation tasks as assigned to maintain a safe & healthy environment
    • Must wear appropriate PPE as directed for specific tasks/duties
    • Additional duties as assigned

Learning Outcomes

As a result of working in this position, the staff member will demonstrate the ability to:

  • Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Development
  • Intrapersonal Development
  • Professionalism

Minimum Requirements

  • Be familiar with various social media platforms
  • Ability to work independently without a lot of close supervision
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including both evenings and weekends
  • Experience with social media platforms, their respective participants, and how each can be used to enhance the image and visibility of Wellness & Health Promotion
  • Experience with Graphic Design, and programs like Canva, Adobe Create Suite, or Microsoft products
  • Excellent written and language skills and the ability to work with diverse groups
  • Ability to manage a work schedule and meet deadlines in a remote work environment if needed
  • Ability to adapt to changing technologies and platforms
  • Ability to problem-solve creatively and effective
  • Ability to manage time and projects well
  • Enrolled in a minimum of 1 credit for the employed academic semester
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a marketing, communications, or similar degree
  • Experience with DSLR Cameras

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be submitted by the closing date include the following materials:

• Resume (Word or PDF format only)
• Cover Letter (Word or PDF format only)

Please include in application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as your how many hours you work a week and in the past 12 months.

Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include: resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.


Employment in this position is contingent upon the completion of a criminal history background check.

The University of North Dakota Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer. The Wellness Center provides all current employees the opportunity to apply for vacant staff positions first and preference will be given to these employees.

Position is open until filled.

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:55PM CST on the closing date. Student job openings are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

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Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701-777-4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit. 

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability. 

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Clery Statement

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