SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR #00060380

Marketing & Communications

Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) seeks an experienced social media expert to serve as the university's Social Media Coordinator. If you want to build on your skills and share the university's story while growing the Missouri S&T brand, this position is for you.

The Social Media Coordinator will lead the development, monitoring and evaluation of social media channels and develop campaigns to drive enrollment growth, expand the university's national visibility, and build Missouri S&T's reputation as a leading national research university. The Social Media Coordinator reports to the Director of Digital Marketing as part of the Marketing and Communications team.

The Social Media Coordinator will join a highly collaborative, cross-functional team that includes graphic and UX/UI designers, public relations writers, photographers and videographers, and executive-level communications functions and will be expected to develop integrated social media campaigns. This includes developing and overseeing social media campaigns and schedules involving organic social media. This role will be expected to occasionally work outside of normal working hours to cover events.

The Social Media Coordinator will also be responsible for social media research, data analytics, and monitoring trends. In short, the Social Media Coordinator must be both a creative visionary and a person who has a passion for social media and digital marketing. This position also helps assist other departments at Missouri S&T if they have a social media question or need advice to maintain their pages; as well as create any new pages for departments as they are requested.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• 2 years of experience in marketing or a related field is preferred
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field is preferred
• Expert skills on social media channels including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok
• Familiarity with social media best practices
• Ability to write and generate content
• Ability to produce short-form video content
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills
• Self-starter who can work independently and meet deadlines

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $52,223-$54,800 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 9E
University Title: STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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