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University of Alaska

Temporary Digital Content Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Anchorage, AK

🕑 Temporary

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ December 17th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alaska Anchorage is hiring a Temporary Digital Content Specialist to design digital and print media and manage social media content for the Department of Student Engagement. The role involves coordinating with staff, adhering to deadlines, creating content calendars, monitoring engagement, and adjusting strategies based on analytics.

Highlights
  • Design digital and print media aligned with project requirements.
  • Manage social media content, including scheduling and engagement monitoring.
  • Use video editing tools such as Premier Pro, Instagram Edits, and CapCut.
  • Proficiency with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
  • Experience in social media content creation and metrics tracking.
  • Strong visual design and written communication skills.
  • Part-time temporary position averaging 30 hours per week, Grade 77 on UA Temporary Staff Salary Schedule.
  • Hybrid work model with some on-campus printing requirements.
  • Must adhere to accessibility standards in design.
  • Work within the UAA Department of Student Engagement under Student Affairs.

Temporary Digital Content Specialist Full Description

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Department of Student Engagement is recruiting for a Temporary Digital Content Specialist. If you have a passion for designing digital and print media, along with knowledge and interest in social media management, then we invite you to apply!

The Temporary Digital Content Specialist will work within the UAA Department of Student Engagement which is a part of the Department of Student Affairs. In this position you will design digital and print media, coordinating with staff on project requirements and delivering on deadlines. Additionally you will work with our team on social media management with tasks such as a content calendar highlighting events, campaigns, and organizational priorities, and monitoring engagement and adjusting strategies based on analytics.

To thrive in this role a successful applicant would have experience with video editing tools such as Premier Pro, Instagram Edits, CapCut, etc. They would also be familiar with analytics tools and metrics tracking. Have the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines, while understanding accessibility standards in digital and print design. Some key skills that would help in this position would be creativity and strong visual storytelling, time management and organization skills. Consistency in brand voice and visual identity, adaptability and willingness to learn, and skills in collaboration and communication.

Minimum Qualifications:
● Proficiency in design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), or comparable software. 
● Experience creating social media content for organizations, brands, or projects.
● Strong visual design skills and attention to detail.
● Excellent written communication skills.

Position Details:
This is a part time, temporary staff position. New hires will be placed on the UA Temporary Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 77, based on education and experience. 30 hours average per week.
This position is a hybrid work position, allowing work from home. Printing, when needed based on projects, must be done in person on campus.
This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.
☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Jane Mastre, at jmastre@alaska.edu.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
 
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:
UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu
UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.
UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.