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Social Media Associate
part-timeAlbuquerque

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Albuquerque

Type

part-time

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About this role

Student Intermediate Level

Requisition IDreq35711
Working TitleSocial Media Associate
Pay$15.00 Hourly
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentUniv Communication & Marketing (248A)
Employment TypeStudent Employment
Student TypeStudent Employment
StatusNon-Exempt
Background Check Required
For Best Consideration Date2/11/2026
Position Summary

WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF WORK STUDY AWARD

Application Instructions: 
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and portfolio with examples of work.


About UCAM (University Communications and Marketing)

At UCAM, we work hard to showcase UNM’s extraordinary accomplishments, serve the greater UNM community and work to build national and international awareness of the University. Our team of talented communication, marketing and web professionals welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with all Lobos. We hope to work with you soon!

About Social Media at UNM

We work towards a creative strategy to create connections between Lobos via the UNM main campus social media platforms. Sometimes, we have a good time while doing it. ☺

About Social Media Associate 

Day-to-day we often assume the hats of writers, photographers, producers, designers, listeners, and innovators. We’re tasked with understanding our University's diverse and vibrant culture and all that entails. We have a responsibility to serve as a primary communication tool for Lobos.

About YOU

You don’t just see yourself as a leader amongst the Pack, you have concrete examples of how you are one. You speak your mind, ask questions, and consider ways to integrate a big-picture strategy into everyday tasks and content creation. You find joy in sourcing and creating content that inspires and engages others. You like to talk about identifying patterns of behaviors that lead to creative data-driven strategy decisions. You’re ready to teach just as much as you’re always ready to learn. More than anything, you love UNM and the community of Lobos which make it the most unique University in the world. 

What you’ll do day-to-day

  • Manage social media listening and data collection to inform strategy for communications and marketing
  • Design social assets
  • Identify, create, and capture shareable moments related to UNM’s community Consult on social media and marketing projects 
  • Contribute to the content calendar
  • Manage a project to improve professional development areas you have identified and discussed with the Assistant Director of University Marketing, Digital Strategy.
  • Assist the Assistant Director of University Marketing, Digital Strategy with correspondence, content production, and calendar management, development of engaging creative that accomplishes UCAM’s strategic goals, and other tasks
  • Some copywriting and editing
  • Light video editing 

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. 


Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications
  • You thought to yourself “Hey that’s me!” when reading the “About You” section 
  • Strong UNM knowledge ❤
  • Strong creative problem-solving skills
  • Writing is one of your strong suits 
  • You work well without a lot of direction
  • We are exclusively hiring students who are committed to working 15 hours or more
  • Be a current student at UNM 
  • Very into data
  • Strong short and long-form video editing abilities
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and portfolio with examples of work.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Other facts

Tech stack
Social Media Management,Content Creation,Data Analysis,Copywriting,Video Editing,Creative Problem-Solving,Communication,Collaboration,Project Management,Marketing Strategy,Photography,Listening Skills,Engagement,Community Building,Digital Strategy,Content Calendar Management

About University of New Mexico

As the only academic health center in the state, UNM HSC combines its three mission areas - education, research and patient care - to provide New Mexicans with the highest level of health care. UNM HSC was established in 1994 and is located on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

UNM HSC is made up of the following academic and clinical entities: School of Medicine College of Nursing College of Pharmacy College of Population Health Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center Clinical & Translational Science Center (CTSC) UNM Hospitals (New Mexico's only Level I Trauma Center) UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center * UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

What you'll do

  • The Social Media Associate will manage social media listening and data collection to inform strategy, design social assets, and contribute to the content calendar. They will also assist with correspondence, content production, and other tasks to support the marketing team's strategic goals.

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What does a Social Media Associate do at University of New Mexico?

As a Social Media Associate at University of New Mexico, you will: the Social Media Associate will manage social media listening and data collection to inform strategy, design social assets, and contribute to the content calendar. They will also assist with correspondence, content production, and other tasks to support the marketing team's strategic goals..

Why join University of New Mexico as a Social Media Associate?

University of New Mexico is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Social Media Associate position at University of New Mexico remote?

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