Pay Grade/Pay Range: $10.00/hour

Department/Organization: 206210 - AL Center for Ins Info & Research

Normal Work Schedule: Flexible

Job Summary: The Digital Engagement Student Assistant supports the Center for Risk and Insurance Research's outreach efforts. Assists with social media and digital communications. Assists with website updates.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Current University of Alabama undergraduate student. Must be familiar with Canva, Adobe Express, etc. Experience in creating content on multiple social media platforms. Must be familiar with word press/website - updating content as needed. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong written communication skills, with attention to tone, grammar, and audience. Familiarity with major social media platforms (Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). Basic graphic design skills using tools like Canva, Adobe Express, or similar. Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks or content timelines. Creative mindset with an understanding of effective digital storytelling. Basic knowledge of web editing platforms (such as WordPress or Wix). Willingness to learn and take initiative in identifying new opportunities for engagement.

Preferred Qualifications: Major or coursework in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, graphic design, or a related field. Prior experience managing or creating content for a social media account (personal, student organization, or professional). Experience using analytics tools to track social media performance and engagement. Familiarity with accessibility best practices for web and social content. Interest in natural disaster research, insurance, community engagement.

Enrollment Requirements: Applicants must meet enrollment requirements to be eligible for on-campus student employment. Applicants must be enrolled in a UA degree program and meet minimum credit hour requirements during the academic year: Undergraduate Students must be registered for at least 6 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; Graduate Students must be registered for at least 4.5 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; International Students must be registered full-time (Undergraduate = 12 credit hours, Graduate = 9 credit hours) during fall/spring semesters. Enrollment requirements must be maintained for the duration of on-campus employment. Individual hiring departments and programs may also have additional eligibility requirements for employment.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster