Assistant Director of Social Media

Old Dominion University; Norfolk (VA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Old Dominion University is seeking an Assistant Director of Social Media to lead the university’s social engagement and brand storytelling across platforms. This role guides a strategic, on-trend social content program that increases visibility while reflecting ODU’s mission and values.

You will develop best practices and mentor digital communicators throughout the university. The position requires strong design, writing, and analytical skills, with occasional remote work during university

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, marketing or equivalent.
• Professional level experience developing and implementing social media strategy.
• Experience managing branded social media accounts for an organization.
• Ability to translate complex ideas into digestible social media content.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Experience delivering emergency or crisis communication.

Responsabilités

• Lead social engagement as part of University Communications.
• Create strategic, multi-platform social content.
• Develop and implement social media best practices across divisions.
• Provide guidance to digital communicators across ODU.
• Work may be required during university closings, potentially from remote locations.

Connaissances

Graphic design

Strong writing

Creative communication

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, marketing

Outils

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Video editing software

Description du poste

• Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty Applicants:


• Contact Human Resources at:
  [phone]
  [e-mail]


• Teaching and Research Faculty Applicants:


• Contact Academic Affairs at:
  [e-mail]

Assistant Director of Social Media

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must submit a portfolio for review

Job Title

Job Title Assistant Director of Social Media

Department

Department UNIVERSITY MARKETING

Position Number

Position Number FP415A

Location

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Web & Digital Strategy, the Assistant Director of Social Media leads social engagement as an integral part of the University Communications team. The position serves as a strategic, multi-platform content creator, guiding a high-level, on-trend social strategy to increase brand visibility among key audiences while reflecting the vision and mission of ODU . The Assistant Director develops social media best practices and provides expert guidance and leadership to digital communicators across all ODU divisions. Given the nature of the positions in University Communications, the employee occupying this position may be required to work during a University closing. There may be occasions where the employee will be asked to work during U university closings as directed by his or her supervisor. These instances may include working from a remote location (i.e. telework, etc.).

Position Type

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of graphic design tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and video editing software.


• Strong professional writing and editing skills.


• Ability to develop creative, compelling, and persuasive visual communications furthering strategic marketing objectives.


• Ability to translate complex ideas into digestible social media content.


• Ability to work independently and proactively with other team members, identifying resources and approaches to achieving job goals and outcomes.


• Ability to interact effectively with a broad range of internal partners, including leadership, faculty, scientists, researchers, and students.


• Bachelor’s Degree in English, communications, marketing, or an equivalent combination of training, and relevant experience.


• Considerable experience at a professional level developing and implementing social media strategy and managing branded social media accounts for an organization.


• Considerable experience applying analytical skills to generate insights to get results.


• Some experience in a social media role for a large, complex organization.


• Some working experience with a variety of social media dashboards, listening and monitoring tools.


• Some experience delivering emergency or crisis communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, with a focus on customer service.


• Considerable experience with higher education and social media marketing.


• Considerable experience managing social media in a professional setting.

Anticipated hiring range is 60,000 – 65,000 DOQ

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/13/2026

Open Until Filled No

Application Review Date

Application Review Date 10/21/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/06/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Criminal Background Check

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at [phone].

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

Required Documents

• Resume


• Cover Letter/Letter of Application


• Media Portfolio

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

If you have questions:
Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty applicants, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Cultureat [phone] or [e-mail] .
Teaching and Research Faculty applicants, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at [e-mail] .