Social Media Manager

Inside Higher Ed

Bloomington (IL)

On-site

USD 46,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Considerable time off

Multiple tuition programs

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is looking for a Social Media Manager to promote its brand and connect the community on social media platforms. The role involves creating compelling content, managing digital marketing efforts, and advising other departments on social media strategy. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree and have at least one year of experience in related fields. This full-time position offers generous benefits and a salary range of $46,000-$50,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

Minimum of one year related experience in social media.
Understanding of various social media platforms and marketing strategies.
Skilled communicator comfortable with digital platform technologies.

Responsibilities

Manage flagship social media accounts representing the University.
Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy.
Monitor social media conversations affecting the University reputation.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or Marketing

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This role holds the primary responsibility for authentically promoting Illinois Wesleyan's brand and connecting the Titan community on all flagship social media platforms, with a particular focus on writing and creating content compelling to prospective students. Advises and collaborates with other departments to ensure a consistent social media strategy representing IWU. Manages the University's in-house digital marketing efforts on strategic social media platforms. Monitors social media conversations as part of the University's crisis communications efforts. Maintains various additional digital platforms representing the University, supporting strategic communications and marketing goals. This is a full time, 12 month, on-campus position. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and access to multiple tuition programs for self and dependents.

Responsibilities

Manage flagship social media accounts representing the University; develop & implement a comprehensive social media strategy to promote IWU, drive potential enrollment and boost alumni engagement; evaluate new and evolving social media platforms to gauge University implementation; write and create multimedia content appropriate for various social media platforms; monitor performance metrics to guide strategies; set social media content calendars; collaborate with communications and marketing teams to maximize effective content

Monitor and assess social media mentions and inquiries on behalf of the University; support crisis communications efforts; monitor social media conversations affecting the University reputation and advise leadership as necessary; as appropriate, manage responses to inquiries, tags and messages

Maintain various digital platforms aimed at campus engagement, student recruitment and retention, and supporting broad communication and marketing goals; optimize content on the campus Intranet portal to serve campus needs and promote prospective and current student engagement; manage IWU “Google My Business” profiles and similar third-party tools; optimize interactive map content and utilization to improve visitor experience; manage campus digital display screens to promote consistent visual identity standards

Advise and offer guidance to departments across the University on best practices and brand guidelines for subordinate social media accounts; manage in-house digital marketing efforts on strategic social media platforms; set up and monitor results of advertising campaigns for campus partners, such as Advancement

Requirements

Bachelor’s required in related field of study; English, Communications, Marketing

Minimum Of One Year Related Experience

Understanding of various social media platforms and effective communication and marketing strategies

Skilled communicator comfortable with digital platform technologies

Application Information

Please download the application at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/Positions.html. Feel free to include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position is open until filled.

hr@iwu.edu

Illinois Wesleyan University

Human Resources

209 Holmes Hall

1312 Park Street

Bloomington, IL 61701

Fax 309-556-1710

Salary $46000-$50000, based on experience

The final candidate will pass a background investigation.

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a community that values a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds among our outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to contributing to and enhancing our community in these areas. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting excellence through a variety of viewpoints.

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