University of Dayton is hiring: Social Media Specialist in Dayton

Overview

Apply now Job No: 503045
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: University Staff
Department: University Marketing & Comm - 650000
Pay Grade: A - Exempt
Advertised: September 09, 2025
Applications close: September 23, 2025

Position Summary: University Marketing and Communications is looking for a creative, organized professional with a passion for storytelling to implement the University’s social media strategy, focusing on audience engagement, content creation, copyediting and content optimization.

Responsibilities

• Support the Associate Director of Social Media in enhancing the brand and national reputation of the University of Dayton.
• Collaborate with others in the division to execute, measure, optimize and implement the institution's social media strategy.
• Develop and post social media content; copywriting and copyediting; develop and pitch fresh, engaging ideas for University social accounts.
• Respond to and engage with the community; assist with issues management and crisis communications; report takeaways and trends.
• Represent all members of the UD community in publications and posts in alignment with the University’s inclusive commitments.

Rooted in our Catholic, Marianist traditions, University Marketing and Communications is committed to inclusion and belonging. This position assists in authentically and intentionally representing all members of the UD community in our publications and posts.

Hybrid work arrangement is available (three days per week on campus in Dayton, Ohio; two days per week remote).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in creating on-brand content for social media, including being a voice for a business, organization or other entity.
• Effective collaboration skills.
• Proven experience in taking initiative, meeting deadlines and shepherding projects from concept to completion.
• Strong written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience in social media, communications or marketing.
• Demonstrated ability to write and schedule engaging, branded and strategic content and monitor an online community.
• Experience with social community management (e.g., monitoring brand feedback, social listening, issues management).
• Demonstrated success in following social media trends and implementing a social media campaign.
• Experience benchmarking, monitoring and analyzing social media performance using tools such as Brandwatch, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Facebook Insights, etc.
• Ability to effectively develop collaborative partnerships.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to a Catholic, Marianist work environment.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Eligibility

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing Statement

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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