Temporary-Social Media & Communications Manager

Chapman University; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapman University in Orange, CA seeks a Temporary-Social Media & Communications Manager to lead marketing and digital storytelling for the Argyros College of Business and Economics. The role is on campus, collaborating with the Dean, faculty, and Strategic Marketing and Communications to elevate the college’s profile.

You will manage college social media accounts, create posts, analyze engagement, support events, and craft editorial content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years in related fields or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in marketing communications and branding concepts.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to produce clear materials and copy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Strategic Marketing and Communications (SMC).
• Manage Argyros College communications and social media.
• Oversee communication activities and campaigns.
• Monitor engagement metrics and propose optimization strategies.
• Support events and alumni outreach.
• Create editorial content and post across platforms.
• Engage Alumni and share college news and stories.
• Track requests for communications needs and respond accordingly.

Skills

Communication management

Branding concepts

Analytics

Social media platforms

Independent work

MS Office

Adobe Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Temporary-Social Media & Communications Manager

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Posting Details

Position Information

• Position Title: Temporary-Social Media & Communications Manager
• Position Type: Temporary
• Job Number: SA91024
• Full or Part Time: full-time 40 hours weekly
• Fair Labor Standard Act Classification: Non-Exempt
• Anticipated Pay Range: $28.00 - $30.00

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Position Summary Information

The temp Social Media & Communications Manager for the Argyros College of Business and Economics at Chapman University works closely with the Dean and Senior Leadership in developing and implementing marketing strategies to elevate the college’s public profile, promote faculty research, programs, events to students and external audiences. This position supports the overall marketing strategy, branding and messaging for the Argyros College of Business and Economics. This position is in-person, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

Digital Content Development, Marketing Campaigns, Social Media

• Serve as primary liaison between the college and central Strategic Marketing and Communications (SMC) department.
• Work in partnership with (SMC) to communicate with internal and external constituencies.
• Manage Argyros College communications.
• Oversee communication activities.
• Monitor communications metrics and propose optimization and amplification strategies.
• Engage the college community to contribute to stories.
• Identify and share newsworthy stories about college events, special guests, research, students, alumni, etc.
• Provide marketing, editorial and copy writing support.
• Assist with college, alumni, and outreach events.
• Engage Alumni through social media and other platforms in order for the college to foster relationships.
• Field, track and support requests for communication and marketing needs such as event publicity requests, email campaigns, digital signage, web content, printed publications, etc.

Social Media Management

• Increase engagement and reach among prospective students, current students, alumni, and other constituencies and promote Argyros College.
• Manage all Argyros College social media accounts.
• Create social media posts.
• Identify content, write, edit, and format announcements, stories, and event coverage, photographing events, etc.
• Ensure content is uniquely suited to each platform and audience.
• Monitor and moderate online discussions on social media platforms.
• Respond appropriately to questions and comments posted to social media accounts.

Analytics and Assessment

• Analyze engagement, interactions, and response rates across different platforms, including (but not limited to) websites, social media, and emails.
• Work closely with departments to update and manage Argyros College webpages.

Managerial Duties

• Attend marketing meetings with Strategic Marketing and Communications staff.
• Stay informed of and make recommendations for implementing new technologies, web strategies and designs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 5 years’ experience in related fields or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of academic, research, education functions and operating principles of a private university, especially in the business education fields with the ability to learn and apply business concepts.
• Demonstrated communication management skills and the ability to work effectively with decision-makers across many levels of organization.
• Experience in marketing communication strategies and branding concepts.
• Strong written communication skills: ability to prepare clear, structured, grammatically correct, and articulate and create persuasive materials, correspondence, and marketing materials.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite applications.
• Knowledge of current communication tools, social media, and platforms to build an online community.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and exercise discretion and judgement.
• Analytical skills to interpret statistical data, evaluate effectiveness and recommend changes.
• Strong commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of individuals at all organizational levels, both internally and externally of the university.

Desired Qualifications

• Basic HTML, WordPress, and content management systems such as Cascade.
• Able to communicate professionally about timelines and priorities.
• Able to receive feedback constructively.
• Experience with photography, video editing, and graphic design a plus.

Special Instructions to Applicants

At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Minimum Number of References

2

Maximum Number of References

3

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 1

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Office of Human Resources
One University Drive
Orange, California 92866
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The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.