Associate Director of Social Media and Digital Content

Associate Director of Social Media and Digital Content

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position

Title of Position: Associate Director of Social Media and Digital Content

Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives in Development and University Relations (DAUR), the Associate Director of Social Media and Digital Content manages the Office of Alumni Relations social media platforms and digital content, helping to strengthen the Fordham community and bring awareness to the University. This position requires occasional weekend and evening work and possible travel.

Essential Functions

• Manages social media platforms and digital content for the Office of Alumni Relations, helping to strengthen the Fordham alumni community, increasing University awareness, and ensuring strategic content and important news are shared in a timely manner and in tandem with the enterprise social media team.
• Collaborates with the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives to build a comprehensive social media strategy and to identify, plan, create, and execute effective content for alumni-focused channels; stays abreast of social media trends and audience engagement; develops on-trend campaigns for social media platforms.
• Collaborates with colleagues across the University on digital content marketing initiatives. Creates and coordinates complementary content with other University departments.
• Maintains a calendar of strategic social media content and messaging for all platforms, creates and schedules posts using scheduling software, and monitors and engages with the alumni online community, responding to comments and messages as necessary.
• Engages in daily social listening, keeping the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives advised of issues important to Fordham alumni and the University that emerge in social media.
• Tracks and reports the performance of all digital content, including social media, email, and website. Monitors, analyzes, and reports on social media analytics and submits reports weekly and monthly; adapts strategy based on performance.
• Creates and executes creative social media strategies for University events. Attends events on and off campus and captures and edits content (photos and video) as needed for social media platforms.
• Manages and updates website content on a regular basis. Acts as a key partner in the Fordham alumni website redesign project.

Essential Functions Note

Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Management Responsibilities: Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree.
• Minimum of four years of experience working with social media and digital platforms. Proven track record of developing and implementing successful social media strategies that align with organizational objectives, voice, and brand, and lead to growth in follower count and engagement.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• An understanding of the social media space; knowledge of current trends and best practices for digital platforms and content. Proven track record and expertise in applying social media trends to inform the development of viral content.
• Proficiency in social media platforms, data analytics, and tools (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Threads), and experience using social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social).
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally; strong writing skills with proven copywriting ability for online platforms.
• Highly attentive to detail and demonstrates excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Skilled in teamwork and navigating dynamic, competing priorities.
• Works effectively with a range of working styles.
• Willingness to learn new tools/applications as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Canva, Adobe Cloud or similar design and video production tools & techniques.
• Experience with CRM software and content management systems.
• Experience working with email marketing platforms (e.g., MailChimp, Marketing Cloud) and project management tools (e.g., Monday).
• Experience with website design and content.
• Experience working with metrics and analytics.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and comfort in adopting new digital tools.
• Highly creative with experience in devising digital content that engages, informs, and motivates diverse audiences.
• Experience working in a large institution and with cross-functional teams.

Compensation

Minimum Starting Salary: $80,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $90,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Information

Posting Number A929P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date 08/13/2025

Special Instructions

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Hearing, Listening, Talking

Standing

Walking

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Seldom

Climbing ladders Seldom

Reaching overhead

Pulling, pushing Not Required

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting up to 20 pounds

Lifting up to 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment: Office Environment with occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• Do you have a bachelors degree?

• Yes
• No

• Do you have a minimum of four years of experience working with social media and digital platforms?

• Yes
• No

• Do you have a proven track record of developing and implementing successful social media strategies that align with organizational objectives, voice, and brand, and lead to growth in follower count and engagement?

• Yes
• No

• Are you willing and able to travel and work on some evenings and weekends?

• Yes
• No

• Are you an alumnus/a of Fordham University?

• Yes
• No

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