Social Media Coordinator

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
• The contact information work experience and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
• Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed the software is intelligent but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
• In the My Experience section you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV as well as all other supporting documentation in the My Experience section of your application.

Job Description

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in managing Montclair State Universitys primary social media channels maintaining a consistent voice and visual identity.

Support the creation scheduling and publishing of multimedia content (written visual video) for various platforms.

Monitor and respond to social media conversations escalating concerns as appropriate.

Contribute to social media listening and monitoring efforts to identify University mentions and trends.

Track and report on social media performance metrics and insights.

Research social media best practices and emerging trends in higher education and beyond.

Coordinate with other University content creators and social media users to support consistent messaging.

Provide support during campus emergencies or crises by helping share official information via social media.

Help provide oversight for student Content Creators.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in communications marketing journalism public relations or a related field.

One year of relevant professional experience producing and managing social media for an organization.

Competence in producing and managing content on major social media platforms including Instagram TikTok Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn and YouTube.

Understanding of how to tailor content for different social media platforms.

Detail-oriented with good time management and organizational skills.

Willingness to learn from feedback and work collaboratively.

Strong writing and editing skills.

Ability to create and edit basic visual content (e.g. using Canva or a similar platform).

Ability to create short-form vertical videos. (e.g. shooting and editing on a mobile phone or similar device)

PREFERRED:

Experience applying Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques to generate visibility for owned content

Experience analyzing social media metrics and applying the insights to improve performance.

Experience working in a college or university communications environment.

Familiarity with accessibility guidelines for digital content.

Experience with social media scheduling or analytics tools.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Salary Range

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits including health insurance retirement plans and tuition assistance. For further details please visit:

Montclair State University considers factors such as but not limited to scope and responsibilities of the position candidates relevant work experience education skills and internal equity when extending an offer.

Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is withina CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions.

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Contact Information:

For questions or concerns please contact Human Resources Workday Recruiting Support at (Option 2) or email talent@.

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged committed to democracy and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at
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