University of Chicago is hiring: Director, Social Media in Chicago

Location: Illinois: Chicago Job Description: 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. Manages 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. 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr