Part-time Social Media and Outreach Coordinator

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution located in Angola, Indiana is seeking a dynamic Social Media & Outreach Coordinator. This role focuses on enhancing the school's social media presence and coordinating outreach activities to engage prospective students and the community. Candidates should have a background in marketing and communications, with experience in social media platforms. The position provides an opportunity to connect with individuals and foster engagement within an academic environment.

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 marketing teams for consistent branding.
• Organize and promote School events and initiatives.
• Foster an active online community by engaging with followers.
• Monitor social media and outreach metrics to assess engagement.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor social media and outreach metrics to assess and report on engagement and impact.

Skills

Social Media Management

Communication

Community Engagement

Trend Awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing and communications

Tools

Instagram

Facebook

LinkedIn

X

YouTube

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 serving as the primary liaison between the School and Office of Admissions by coordinating outreach activities to engage perspective students and the broader community. This role 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 the School’s social media channels to highlight programs, events, and achievements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with faculty and staff within the School, and the University’s Marketing and Communications team to ensure consistent messaging and branding.
• Trend Awareness: Stay up-to-date with digital communication best practices and higher education trends.
• Outreach Coordination: Organize, promote, and support School events and initiatives such 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 report on 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 for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.