Social Media Manager (14321)

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About the Department/Unit

Come join an energetic team of dedicated communicators working across the University, along with a multitude of diverse stakeholders committed to telling the AU story. University Communications and Marketing thrives with a committed and creative team working collaboratively sharing Changemaker stories to a wide variety of audiences.

Summary/Objective

The Social Media Manager will plan and execute American University's strategic social media initiatives. The Manager will administer official university social media accounts, as well as curate UCM and other university content to share or target with prospective students, current students, faculty and staff, alumni, and other university constituencies.

Essential Functions

1. Manages all social media content and strategy for the University's official social media presence on all American University social properties, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other emerging social media platforms in order to develop a cohesive narrative, brand voice, and integrated social media strategy.
2. Prepares regular and ad hoc analytics reports on efficacy and impact of social initiatives and campaigns utilizing various analytic tools.
3. Serves as the leader of the university’s social media community and as an advisor to all units on best practices, as well as enforces social media guidelines, escalates, and shares user-generated content, where appropriate, to internal and client stakeholders.
4. Leads AU’s social marketing efforts on main accounts for university brand initiatives and serves as advisor to other divisions and units for paid social efforts.
5. Serves as social media expert during emergency and crisis communications for the university.
6. Serves as backup and support for the university president's social media.
7. Monitors other universities and technology/social media companies for best practices, emerging trends, new features, and essential analytics.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Full Time - 35 hours a week.
• Project Leader/Advisor A
• Exempt

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 2-4 years of relevant experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• 4-6 years of relevant experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
• To ensure the health and safety of our community AU requires COVID-19 vaccinations for faculty and staff. Click here to learn more about our health and safety directive .

Others

• 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 .

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