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Closing Date:

06/26/2026

Type of Position:

Staff - ClericalNo

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department:

Provost's Office Communication Staff

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas Executive Communications team supports the Office of the Chancellor and the Office of the Provost. This position will be a part of the Executive Communications team and work closely with the social media team, which is a part of a larger Integrated Communications Team. The Executive Communications and the Integrated Communications Team are a part of University Relations. The Social Media Intern for the Office of the Provost will help advance the university’s overall public relations strategy to always position the U of A in the best light possible.

As storytelling continues to expand across academics, research, student life, leadership initiatives and major events, the volume of content opportunities on social media platforms continues to grow. This position, in particular, will manage posts for the Provost on his personal social media channels.

Position Description:

The Social Media Intern for the Office of the Provost will report to the Assistant Director of Executive Communications and work closely with the Social Media Manager in University Relations. This role assists in brainstorming and ideating social media content for a weekly editorial calendar and manages posts on the U of A Provost’s social media channels, including LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram. They will attend events with the Provost to get pictures for posts, repost and share articles that feature university leadership, staff, faculty, students and alumni, and create additional organic content for the Provost’s social media accounts. Content should help build brand awareness and generate engagement with campus and business leaders in the community while also enhancing the university’s reputation across the state and nation.

Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.


Duties and Responsibilities:

Attend weekly or biweekly content planning meetings

Create and manage a weekly content calendar and submit content for approval

Capture photo and short-form vertical video content at campus events, lectures and university initiatives using a phone or camera

Provide event coverage that can be quickly turned into sometimes same day social media posts

Brainstorm content ideas aligned with university priorities and trends

Assist with caption drafting for Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn

Support design of graphics and carousel posts

Contribute to content calendar brainstorming and planning

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be a current University of Arkansas student pursuing a degree in advertising, public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, English or a related field
• Basic understanding of social media marketing principles and strategies
• Familiarity with content planning software such as SproutSocial (or any equivalent) or Meta Business Suite
• Experience in creating and editing content for social media platforms
• Demonstrated experience taking photos and videos, working in a public setting, and conducting oneself in a responsible manner
• General knowledge of photography and its application in social media content

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to interpret and apply social media analytics to improve engagement and reach
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to connect authentically with individuals in upper leadership positions as well as college-aged audiences

Additional Information:

$15.00ResumeCover Letter/Letter of Application, Other (see special instructions for details), Proof of Veteran StatusSalim Yahaya, HR Coordinator, [email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a Portfolio of your work if desired for consideration.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

No