Social Media Specialist (FT), CFRN50049PIPS

Social Media Specialist (FT), CFRN50049PIPS
The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 
Lead official College social media messaging through the development of results-oriented content from the idea stage through implementation, working with key on-campus influencers. Plan, develop and evaluate social media plans via various multiple communication strategies as well as use writing and messaging skills to reinforce the College brand and strengthen its market position, while monitoring outcomes and identifying opportunities to engage students, staff and community members more deeply with the College.

Qualifications:

• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in creative writing, journalism, English, marketing, communications or related field required.

• Experience
  • Minimum two years' proven experience as a multimedia strategist, social media specialist or similar role required.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills in English familiarity with keyword placement required.
  • Creative thinker and planner required.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) required.
  • Expertise in multiple social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram required.
  • Past experience with WordPress and social media management tools required.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, particularly under deadline pressure required.
  • Ability to use camera, camera-stabilizing Gimbal, mobile phone, wireless microphone, and other video/audio equipment as needed (for tasks not performed by Multimedia Services) for social media content required.

Working Conditions:

We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

Hiring Range:
8 Hourly Starting salary beginning at $23.87/hourly, based on education and experience

If you require assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please notify Human Resources by humanresources@cod.eduor

Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.