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Inside Higher Ed Job Title
Social Media Manager
Requisition Number
RE51359
Department Name
3R150:Marketing and Brand Strategy
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
45
Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; lifting, pushing and/or pulling objects up to 10lbs.; effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varied student and/or professional levels.
Shift
Monday Friday 8:00am 5:00pm; occasional nights and weekends
Job Summary
The Social Media Manager is responsible for leading the University of Kentuckys social media strategy and execution across institutional platforms. The director will play a critical role in shaping the universitys digital storytelling, enhancing its online reputation and engaging various audiences including prospective and current students, alumni, faculty, staff, media and the public. This role will supervise the Senior Social Media Specialist, collaborate with social media professionals across the university and ensure content is aligned with UKs brand identity, mission and strategic priorities.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelors Degree
Deadline To Apply
09/03/2025
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
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Social Media Manager
role at
Inside Higher Ed 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Social Media Manager
role at
Inside Higher Ed Job Title
Social Media Manager
Requisition Number
RE51359
Department Name
3R150:Marketing and Brand Strategy
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
45
Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; lifting, pushing and/or pulling objects up to 10lbs.; effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varied student and/or professional levels.
Shift
Monday Friday 8:00am 5:00pm; occasional nights and weekends
Job Summary
The Social Media Manager is responsible for leading the University of Kentuckys social media strategy and execution across institutional platforms. The director will play a critical role in shaping the universitys digital storytelling, enhancing its online reputation and engaging various audiences including prospective and current students, alumni, faculty, staff, media and the public. This role will supervise the Senior Social Media Specialist, collaborate with social media professionals across the university and ensure content is aligned with UKs brand identity, mission and strategic priorities.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelors Degree
Deadline To Apply
09/03/2025
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Marketing and Sales Industries
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