EOP Multimedia Assistant
JOIN THE EOP TEAM
Apply to become an EOP Multimedia Assistant and join our mission to support EOP students and staff.
WHO ARE WE?
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is Cal Poly Pomona's premier College Access and Equity Program. We are committed to creating a campus culture where first-generation, low-income students can thrive. We accomplish our mission through offering student-centric programs and services that embody our core values of Access, Equity, Inclusion, Empowerment, Community, and Learning.
WHAT IS A MULTIMEDIA ASSISTANT (MA)?
A Multimedia Assistant (MA) creates meaningful multimedia learning experiences that students can access asynchronously. Our work is featured on the EOP Instagram account: @EOP_CPP, our YouTube channel: EOPTV, EOP email communication, and in print throughout the Student Support and Equity Programs (SSEP) department. Multimedia Assistants work closely with other unit areas in developing engaging multimedia content that connects fellow students to relevant information, resources and services on campus and EOP.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MULTIMEDIA ASSISTANT (MA)?
1. Multimedia Development
- Develop interactive social media content on topics such as academic skills, graduate school prep, resource spotlights, and current EOP events in partnership with Learning Strategists and department staff.
- Create interactive Instagram Reel videos that help connect students with their EOP community and campus services.
- Create marketing material for all SSEP unit areas that align with the values and design language of the department (e.g. social media campaigns, videos, and flyers).
- Implement ADA accessibility standards on social media, web, video, graphics, and documents for improved accessibility.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of the department’s website.
- Assist in other media needs for the department, including video and photography, as needed.
- Attend weekly EOP Learning Center meetings and design trainings.
2. Marketing & Outreach
- Assist in the development of marketing plans to promote department’s programming and services.
- Assist in the development and implementation of outreach plans to increase EOP’s social media followership and engagement.
- Assist in expanding the EOP brand’s visibility and virtual exposure.
- Participate in outreach events and presentations as requested.
- Participate in tabling and the distribution of EOP Swag items when necessary.
3. Office Administration
- Assist with front desk duties for the EOP Learning Center.
- Maintain EOP event photos and videos in department database.
- Update the multimedia request tracker on a weekly basis.
- Provide office and event coverage when necessary.
- Assist in the collection of social media performance data.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
If you’ve gotten this far, chances are you’re interested in joining our team. Before submitting your application, read over the following requirements to ensure we’re a good fit:
Multimedia Assistants must:
- Be an active Cal Poly Pomona undergraduate or graduate student.
- Have completed at least one year of college-level coursework at CPP.
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 CPP and Overall G.P.A. (by submitting a Multimedia Assistant application, you provide the coordinator permission to access your transcript for verification).
- Be available for a minimum of ten work hours each week on M-F from 9am-5pm.
- Be able to attend and participate in department training and design meetings.
- Have an interest in both visual design and empowering students through media.
- Have knowledge utilizing design-based software and sites such as Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premier Rush, or others.
- Feel comfortable in a variety of communication settings, including public speaking and being video recorded.
- Appreciate and respect the diversity of the EOP Community which represents students from a wide spectrum of identities and lived experiences.
- Students who receive Federal Work Study are highly recommended to apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Priority Spring 2023 Deadline: Friday, March 17, 2023 by 11:59 pm.
HOW TO APPLY
Head over to your Handshake account. Use your Cal Poly Pomona credentials and search for “EOP Multimedia Assistant.” Once you locate the position, please complete an application and submit your resume. If you encounter any issues or have questions about the position, please contact us at EOPLC@cpp.edu.
CONNECT
For questions regarding the position and/or the application, please email EOPLC@cpp.edu
OTHER IMPORTANT INFO
Background Check Any employment offer with the EOP is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Details will be provided to select candidates following the interview process.
Mandated Reporting EOP Multimedia Assistants are considered 'mandated reporters’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Learn more at http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083.htm