Social Media Specialist I

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellbeing program

WorkFlex options

Job summary

Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business is hiring a Social Media Specialist I to create day-to-day content and develop comprehensive strategies for social media. Under supervision of the Graphic Designer, you will collaborate with the marketing team to deliver timely and creative content across platforms and grow engagement.

You will manage daily posts, analyze metrics, and support college objectives with photography, videography, and short-form video content.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and maintaining social media accounts across multiple platforms.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing paid social media advertising campaigns.
• Ability to interpret social media metrics and analytics, prepare performance reports, and use data to inform and guide content and marketing strategies.
• Experience creating engaging digital content, including photography, videography, and short-form video.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience with professional correspondence with faculty and staff, caption writing, and developing audience-focused social media content.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages social media strategies and campaigns.
• Creates and publishes daily content, including text, graphics, photos, and short-form videos.
• Builds brand awareness, increases engagement, and grows social media audiences.
• Promotes the Ivy College of Business, its people, events, and accomplishments.
• Monitors platform trends, best practices, and digital accessibility standards.
• Plans and manages paid social media campaigns within established budgets.
• Monitors campaign performance, engagement, and analytics.
• Recommends content and strategy improvements based on results.
• Prepares monthly and annual performance reports and shares insights with leadership.
• Monitors social media activity and responds to comments, questions, and feedback.
• Identifies opportunities to increase engagement with key audiences and stakeholders.
• Establishes, manages, and monitors college-affiliated social media accounts.
• Provides guidance and expertise on social media strategies, platform requirements, and best practices.
• Conducts social listening and competitor research to identify trends and opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Title

Social Media Specialist I

Job Group

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Job Description

The Ivy College of Business is hiring a Social Media Specialist I to create day-to-day content and develop comprehensive strategies to support college objectives on social media. Under the supervision of the college’s Graphic Designer, this individual will work directly with the college's marketing and communications team, which includes the Director of Marketing and Communications, Graphic Designer, Event Planner, Web Manager, as well as marketing and photography interns. The successful candidate will be skilled with social media content management platforms and analytics, stay organized, and deliver timely, creative content (text, image, and video) based on audience insight. The successful candidate will also foster positive and collaborative relationships with internal and external constituents.

Example Of Duties

• Develops and manages social media strategies and campaigns.
• Creates and publishes daily content, including text, graphics, photos, and short-form videos.
• Builds brand awareness, increases engagement, and grows social media audiences.
• Promotes the Ivy College of Business, its people, events, and accomplishments.
• Monitors platform trends, best practices, and digital accessibility standards.
• Plans and manages paid social media campaigns within established budgets.
• Monitors campaign performance, engagement, and analytics.
• Recommends content and strategy improvements based on results.
• Prepares monthly and annual performance reports and shares insights with leadership.
• Monitors social media activity and responds to comments, questions, and feedback.
• Identifies opportunities to increase engagement with key audiences and stakeholders.
• Establishes, manages, and monitors college-affiliated social media accounts.
• Provides guidance and expertise on social media strategies, platform requirements, and best practices.
• Conducts social listening and competitor research to identify trends and opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing and maintaining social media accounts across multiple platforms.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing paid social media advertising campaigns.
• Ability to interpret social media metrics and analytics, prepare performance reports, and use data to inform and guide content and marketing strategies.
• Experience creating engaging digital content, including photography, videography, and short-form video.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience with professional correspondence with faculty and staff, caption writing, and developing audience-focused social media content.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why Choose Iowa State University?

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [e-mail], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Appointment Type

Regular

Number Of Months Employed Per Year

12 Month Work Period

Time Type

Full time

Pay Grade

PS806

Original Posting Date

November 3, 2026

Posting Close Date

November 10, 2026

Job Requisition Number

R20173

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