Social Media Coordinator Job at University of Georgia in Athens

Social Media Coordinator Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Occasional nights and weekends. Posting Details Posting Number S14358P Working Title: Social Media Coordinator Department: MarComm-Strategic Marketing About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine. Posting Type: External Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP Employment Type: Employee Benefits Eligibility: Eligible Full/Part Time: Full Time Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Occasional nights and weekends. Advertised Salary: $45,000-50,000 Posting Date: 11/10/2025 Open until filled: Yes Closing Date: Proposed Starting Date 01/02/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Occasional nights and weekends. Location of Vacancy: Athens Area EEO Policy Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, and the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. Position Information Classification Title: Social Media Professional I FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent Preferred Qualifications 1-2 years of experience preferred Position Summary The Social Media Coordinator oversees the execution of the marketing strategy across the digital ecosystem and is responsible for managing the University of Georgia’s digital presence across channels. The incumbent will coordinate and execute day‑to‑day duties, make content updates, assist with the social media content calendar, draft social posts, and implement campaigns across various digital platforms. The Social Media Coordinator will be expected to use best practices and trends in social media marketing, enjoy being creative, possess excellent writing and proofreading, strategic and research skills; enjoy working independently and collaboratively; and understand how to build and convert a digital audience. Duties/Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Senior Social Media Content Strategist, prepare, create, post, and monitor social media that aligns with the UGA social media strategy. Communicate with users and followers, respond to queries in a timely manner, and monitor engagement and user experience feedback. Apply and maintain the institutional brand and communications guidelines to social media accounts including logos, hashtags, tagging, about information, banner photography, and uphold brand visual consistency. Suggest and implement new features to increase user and audience awareness and engagement. Stay up to date with current platform tools, technologies, and trends in social media, design tools, and applications. Review monthly campaign reports to provide strategic recommendations and optimizations. Articulate the value of analytics data and report on findings to key constituents in collaboration with the senior social media content strategist and the data team. Assist with the monthly social media calendar creation for each channel and post daily to each social media channel. Participate in and provide social media coverage of campus events and other storytelling opportunities. Make leadership aware of pending issues. Act as backup to the Senior Social Media Content Strategist and engage with leadership regarding issues as needed. Participate in social media duties during emergency communications situations. Percentage of time: 60% Outreach and Collaboration Assist with the Digital Dawgs student ambassadors’ program through recruiting, training, and mentoring. Develop and implement content requests from this group and monitor their progress. Participate in events and meetings to build a relationship with and among them. Collaborate with creative counterparts, marketing, media relations, and content teams to produce social media and digital advertising content. Provide consultation and guidance on social media best practices and training on social media tools to counterparts across campus. Percentage of time: 25% Project Management Manage projects through divisional PM software, status reporting, and milestone management to ensure delivery of projects on time, within budget, and according to quality standards. Proofread content for clarity, grammar, and spelling. Percentage of time: 10% Other Duties Other duties as assigned. Percentage of time: 5% Contact Information Recruitment Contact: Chloe Calvert Email: chloecalvert@uga.edu Phone: (not provided in source) Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Optional Documents Other Documents #1 Other Documents #2 Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). #J-18808-Ljbffr