Director, Social Media at The University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Department

ESA Creative Operations and Web Design



About the Department

The Office of College Admissions has a staff of over 40 people working as Admissions Counselors in Operations and IT Support, and Outreach and Communications. They manage marketing to and recruitment of prospective students, as well as the admissions process for first year and transfer students into The College, and summer programs for high school students. The Office of College Admissions is a forward-facing department often providing the first impression of UChicago to visitors in-person, virtually, telephonically, via email engagement, digital media and print materials. Of its several schools and departments, The College is the single-largest entity at the University of Chicago, and responsible for bringing to campus a class of students with a diverse set of backgrounds who are prepared to take on rigorous academics while engaging with the University, surrounding neighborhood, and city of Chicago. For more information please visit http://www.collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu.



Job Summary

This position supports the work of the Office of College Admissions and its social media marketing strategy. The Director of Social Media will manage multiple aspects of College Admissions digital strategy including content creation, copywriting, sourcing material, and other related tasks on the Department's several social media accounts. Additionally, this position requires working well, both individually and in teams, to problem-solve, manage projects, and as a positive representative of the University of Chicago. To maintain a general understanding of the recruitment and application review process, the Director of Social Media will also manage a small admissions territory and have general recruitment and application review responsibilities in addition to their social media responsibilities.



Responsibilities

• Maintains all current social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Tumblr, and Twitter.


• Builds on successful social media campaigns and develops new postings regularly to maintain a strong, positive online presence.


• Creates content geared towards prospective and admitted students, in line with UChicago branding and overall marketing strategy.


• Collaborates with other members of Outreach and Communications team to develop content and assist in projects in communication areas other than social media.


• Manages current student interns who assist with social media content creation and other Outreach-related work.


• Manages a small, domestic or international territory and is the primary evaluator of applications for admission from those territories. Serves as a member of the Admissions Committee.


• Plans, develops and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the organization's programs, accomplishments, or point of view, with moderate levels of guidance and direction.


• Solves a range of straightforward problems, as work assignments are difficult and broad in nature, usually requiring originality and ingenuity. Manage digital and social media assets (including routine website maintenance); compiles and analyzes relevant metrics based on established strategic goals.


• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications




Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.



Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.



Certifications:




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Preferred Qualifications




Education:

• Degree in communications or other relevant field.

Experience:

• A minimum of two years of relevant experience in social media or digital marketing.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.


• Proficient in various social media platforms and marketing within them, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Tumblr, etc.


• Skilled at Slate CRM.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication.


• Presentation skills.


• Customer service skills.


• Leadership, collaboration, and creativity.


• Maintain confidentiality.

Working Conditions

• Work will take place in an office setting, and remotely during work-related travel, on and off-campus events, and application review season.


• Some travel.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)


• Cover Letter (required)


• References Contact Information (3)(required)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.



Job Family

Communications



Role Impact

Individual Contributor



Scheduled
Weekly Hours

37.5



Drug Test Required



No



Health Screen Required



No



Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required



No



Pay Rate Type

Salary



FLSA Status

Exempt



Pay Range

$59,500.00 - $77,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.



Benefits Eligible

Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.



Posting Statement



The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.


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