Becoming a Student Life Social Ambassador

Must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average
(CGPA) of at least 65% while employed with Consumer Services.

Understanding the Consumer Services department and its various services is an asset

The position of the SLSA requires an individual who is self-motivated, capable of functioning independently or within a group, is knowledgeable about social media and trends, passionate about creating social media content such as short form videos, Instagram posts, newsletters, etc., and is willing to commit their efforts to the
enhancement of the Consumer Services Department.

Under the supervision of the AMSL and Marketing Specialist, the SLSA is expected to demonstrate a commitment to residence by working to create social media posts, attend programs and take photos to build up the Consumer Services photo bank, create posters, film short form videos, create the monthly newsletters, and work to promote Consumer Services through a fun and creative lens.

The SLSA will work closely with the Assistant Manager and the Marketing Specialist to develop content schedules, expectations, and ensure that the Consumer Services brand is maintained.

The successful candidate will be accountable to the Consumer Services Team Charter and is aligned with the purpose, vision, and values, and holds themselves and each other accountable to it.

The SLSA is expected to work toward the goal of developing the Consumer Services brand, develop quality social media content, ensure content and newsletters are submitted and distributed to the residence population on time, assist with the creation of posters, and develop quality working relationships with their colleagues and Student
Life staff.

Additional duties:
• Assist with the creation, editing, and proofreading of marketing and
communications materials, including social media content, newsletters, website
updates, and promotional materials.
• Support social media activities, including scheduling posts, monitoring
engagement, and compiling basic analytics.
• Assist with PR and Communications campaigns, promotions, and events.

The SLSA is required to work for the duration of the contract period. Additionally, the SLSA must receive approval from their direct supervisor before taking any employment or additional leadership positions on the University of Saskatchewan campus or within the surrounding community during their contract.

The successful applicant must complete a valid Criminal and Vulnerable Sector Check.

The following skills are not required; however, they will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Photoshop/Lightroom or similar program
• Understanding of Canva
• Experience creating content for digital or social media platforms
• Familiarity with content management systems

1. Please submit your cover letter & resume together in one PDF document
2. Submit a 250-500-word proposal about the type of content you’d be interested in creating for the USask Residence and USask Culinary Instagram pages.
   1. Within this proposal, please demonstrate your photography/videography skills by either creating a social media post or a short form video.
   2. Additional demonstrations of your previous work related to social media will be considered an asset, though it is not required.

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