Social Media Associate Jobs in Rialto, CA (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary :
Under direct supervision of the Associate Director and under the lead work direction of the Office of Marketing and Communications team in executing digital marketing and social media strategies to promote CSUSB recruitment initiatives, increased visibility of the CSUSB brand, and promote the department's goal and objectives. All content developed will be aligned with the university's core values and strategic plan. This position is ideal for a creative and motivated student who is passionate about content creation, covering events, networking to develop campus partnerships, and increasing the engagement and following of CSUSB's digital footprint.

Responsibilities:

Under direct supervision and under the lead work direction, duties include but not limited to:

• Assist in creating engaging, branded, digital content, including graphics, short videos, and written copy for CSUSB's official social media channels.
• Conduct brief interviews with students, faculty, and event attendees to create compelling content.
• Assist in scheduling, publishing, and monitoring social media content across various platforms (Instagram, Threads, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.).
• Respond to comments and messages in alignment with CSUSB's communication standards.
• Capture and post real-time social media content during university events, including photos, videos, and live updates.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm creative strategies for brand awareness and engagement.
• Explore emerging digital marketing trends and best practices.
• Assist to track and report key performance metrics for digital marketing campaigns
• Organize and maintain digital content libraries, including images, videos, graphics, templates, and department software tools.
• Assist with email marketing, website updates, and other digital communication initiatives as needed.
• Assist in coordinating social media takeovers and live-streaming efforts.
• Ensuring inventory list and check-in/check out list is up to date on a weekly basis.
• Assist in crisis communication as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
• Special Qualification: Admission or registration as a CSU student.
• As a Bridge Student Assistant, the student need not be registered as a student but must have been enrolled as a CSU student the previous term and is registered for the following term.

Required Qualifications:

• Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.
• Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate)
• International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate)
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Payroll Requirement: Social Security Card

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic experience using social media platforms for professional or organizational purposes.
• Familiarity with graphic design tools (Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Knowledge of video editing software (CapCut, Adobe Premiere, or iMovie) is a plus.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Currently enrolled at CSUSB with a major or strong interest in Marketing,
• Communications, Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field.

Compensation and Benefits:

Student Employment Anticipated Hiring Range: $16.90 per hour.

The compensation offered will consider internal equity and experience among other factors.

Position Information:

Work status: Part-Time, Temporary, Seasonal

Academic year available hours: Monday through Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm).

Summer available hours: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm).
The application deadline is: July 23, 2026; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

This is an 'On-Campus Only' position. Student Employees are not eligible to telecommute at any time.

California State University, San Bernardino, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University, San Bernardino in not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Conditions of Employment

Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) may be required for student employment purposes. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check when required may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Driver's License Check
Possession of a valid Driver's License may be required.  Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

I-9
CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

On Campus Commitment

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation
We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.

Smoking
CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.  See policy https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.

Clery Act
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act.