Part-Time Social Media Manager at American University

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

30.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Campaign Planning, Customer Service, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills, Editing, Design, Technical Expertise

Industry

Libraries

Description

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University Department: School of Communication Time Type: Part time Job Type: Casual FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Work Modality: Union: Excluded Job Description: Summary: The Social Media Manager is a member of the American University School of Communication’s (SOC's) Communication and Marketing team. This team is responsible for the promotion of the school to external and internal audiences with the purpose of raising awareness and interest in the school, its students, faculty, degree programs, and school-wide initiatives. The Social Media Manager provides professional writing, editing, design and technical expertise needed to maintain a dynamic SOC social media presence and other online collaterals to help SOC build its reputation and achieve its strategic and financial goals. Essential Functions: 1.) Content Creation Create engaging and original content for various social media platforms, including text posts, images, graphics, and 30-60 second reels. Oversee student worker content creation and submission. 2.) Content Submission Coordination Manage workflow of social media requests/submissions from SOC faculty, staff, and students. 3.) Social Media Strategy Development Executing and evolving an overall social media strategy based on SOC communication and marketing priorities, resources, and implement content strategies to improve engagement. 4.) Social Media Campaign Planning Planning and creation of original social media campaigns to promote SOC’s key initiatives. Competencies: Serving Customers. Prioritizing and Organizing. Acquiring and Analyzing Information. Evaluating and Implementing Ideas. Developing Plans. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-Time. Up to 20 scheduled hours per week. Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree. 1 - 3 years of relevant experience. Preferred Education and Experience: 3 - 5 years of relevant experience. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options. Other Details Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. American University is an E-Verify employer. Current American University Employees American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Contact Us For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu. American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities. American University is a student centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.

Responsibilities

The Social Media Manager creates engaging content for various social media platforms and manages the workflow of social media requests from faculty, staff, and students. They also develop and execute social media strategies and campaigns to promote the School of Communication's initiatives.