Social Media Coordinator - Student Affairs Communications and Marketing

Harrisonburg, VA (On-site)

$49K/yr – $51K/yrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 6 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the social media strategy for Student Affairs by coordinating content, directing accounts, analyzing data, and leading a student team across multiple units.

  • Coordinate content strategy and schedules
  • Supervise student teams for VPSA and Health and Well-being social media
  • Analyze data and audits to improve accessibility

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate content strategy for Student Affairs social media accounts.
  • Provide social media consultation and direction for unit-level accounts by implementing proven marketing techniques and strategic practices.
  • Stay current with social media best practices and trends to assist in future planning.
  • Coordinate content placement schedules and strategies by deploying teams of creative student employees to create deliverables, determining appropriate promotional channels and developing measurable goals.
  • Analyze social media data and make recommendations.
  • Review Student Affairs social media accounts for accessibility requirements.
  • Conduct an annual audit and consolidation of Student Affairs social media accounts.
  • Supervise a team of Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) social media student employees.
  • Supervise a team of Health and Well-being social media student employees.
  • Provide professional development relating to best practices in social media accessibility and trends.

Requirements

  • Experience managing social media business accounts on various platforms.
  • Demonstrated experience planning, strategizing and executing social media campaigns and analyzing results.
  • Strong organization and planning skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

  • Experience working within cross-functional marketing and creative teams.
  • Understanding of Brandwatch or similar content management tool.
  • Knowledge of marketing principles, theories and techniques.
  • Familiarity with web and social media accessibility standards.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications.

Benefits

  • Generous Leave: Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
  • Retirement Options: Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
  • Employee Well-Being: Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support.
  • Tuition Waiver Program: Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.
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James Madison University

James Madison University offers programs on the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels with its primary emphasis on the undergraduate student. Established March 14, 1908, JMU has been a coeducational institution since 1966.Mission: We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Founded in 1994
Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA
7.4K employees (518 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$49K/yr – $51K/yr

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Funding

Total Funding
$40K
Last Raise
$40K
Grant, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2024
    Grant • $40K

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.4M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$108.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.7%
Direct
51.8%
Referral
4.5%
Social
0.5%
Paid
0.4%

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Current headcount: ~7.4K

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Social Media Coordinator - Student Affairs Communications and Marketing

James Madison University · Harrisonburg, VA · On-site