Description:
Department: Marketing and Communications
Job Status: Full time/Hourly
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Jared Zimmerer
Grade/Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Amount of Travel Required: N/A
Work Schedule: 40 hours a week (varies)
Positions Supervised: N/A

POSITION SUMMARY

As a part of a dynamic marketing team at Benedictine College, the Social Media Specialist will have a variety of tasks associated with social media and photography. The Social Media Specialist will continue to develop and lead the college’s social media strategy and oversee the college’s online communication channels in order to increase online engagement and drive positive external communication with prospective students, current students, alumni, families and friends. Under the supervision of the Director of Extension Strategy, the Social Media Specialist will be responsible for all social news and content creation; social media crisis and response management; the creation of fresh and inventive social media campaigns; active engagement and representation of the college’s online community; and corresponding photography.
This role requires a resourceful, creative and passionate person who can harness their direct experience in managing social media channels and digital campaigns to lead the college’s online strategy, content and channels. The ideal candidate will be an expert in the online communication space who also possesses photography skills and a solid understanding of traditional communications and digital marketing. The successful candidate will have knowledge of design/graphics, social media, a balance of creative and analytical skills, a strong connection to faith and solid verbal and written communication skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to think outside-the-box and create and execute innovative social media and PR campaigns from the ground-up with few resources and within short time frames.
• Demonstrate leadership in the quickly evolving online communication space
• Be knowledgeable of current trends and engagement strategies.
• Embrace and research emerging technology and all things social.
• Take photographs in support of social media and for other college needs.
• Ability to lead and work with multiple departments simultaneously to execute enterprise goals.
• Ability to engage new audiences and build online communities.
• Ability to own projects and assume responsibility without hand-holding.
• A passion for and knowledge of Benedictine College culture, brand, and unique traditions.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential materials.
• Self-starter who can thrive and have fun. A sense of humor and a smart and creative copy-style.
• Knowledge of Hootsuite, Hubspot and social analytics a plus.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree

EXPERIENCE

• Entry-level to 2 years

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

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