Part-time Social Media and Outreach Coordinator

Trine University - Fort Wayne; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Angola, Indiana, is seeking a Social Media & Outreach Coordinator to enhance communication goals. The role involves managing social media, engaging with prospective students, and fostering community interaction. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in marketing and communications, alongside experience in social media management. Join us in connecting people and telling compelling stories within a vibrant academic community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing and communications is preferred.
• Previous experience with social media platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across social media channels.
• Work closely with faculty and staff for consistent messaging.
• Stay up-to-date with digital communication best practices.
• Organize and promote School events and initiatives.
• Foster an active online community by responding to messages.
• Monitor social media and outreach metrics.

Skills

Social Media Management

Collaboration

Community Engagement

Outreach coordination

Community engagement

Performance tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing and communications

Tools

Instagram

Facebook

LinkedIn

YouTube

TikTok

TikTok

Job description

The Social Media & Outreach Coordinator will support the Allen School of Engineeringand Computing’s communication goals by managing its social media presence and servingas the primary liaison between the School and Office of Admissions by coordinatingoutreach activities to engage perspective students and the broader community. Thisrole requires a dynamic, high-energy personality with a passion for connecting people,telling compelling stories, and fostering engagement in a vibrant academic environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Social Media Management: Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across theSchool’s social media channels to highlight programs, events, and achievements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with faculty and staff within the School, and the University’sMarketing and Communications team to ensure consistent messaging and branding.
• Trend Awareness: Stay up-to-date with digital communication best practices and highereducation trends.
• Outreach Coordination: Organize, promote, and support School events and initiativessuch as Engineers Week and class and school visits.
• Community Engagement: Foster an active online community by responding to messages,comments, and sharing relevant news.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor social media and outreach metrics to assess and reporton engagement and impact.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in marketing and communications is preferred.
• Previous experience with social media platforms is preferred (e.g. Instagram, Facebook,LinkedIn, X, YouTube, TikTok, etc.).

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered foremploymentwithoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information,citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unlesssuch basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine willcomply withits legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations toqualified individualswith disabilities and for religious beliefs.