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American University

Part-Time Social Media Manager

American University, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.

Summary The Social Media Manager is a member of the American University School of Communication’s (SOC’s) Communication and Marketing team. This team is responsible for promoting the school to external and internal audiences with the purpose of raising awareness and interest in the school, its students, faculty, degree programs, and school-wide initiatives. The Social Media Manager provides professional writing, editing, design and technical expertise needed to maintain a dynamic SOC social media presence and other online collaterals to help SOC build its reputation and achieve its strategic and financial goals.

Essential Functions

Content Creation

– Create engaging and original content for various social media platforms, including text posts, images, graphics, and 30-60 second reels. Oversee student worker content creation and submission.

Content Submission Coordination

– Manage workflow of social media requests/submissions from SOC faculty, staff, and students.

Social Media Strategy Development

– Execute and evolve an overall social media strategy based on SOC communication and marketing priorities, resources, and implement content strategies to improve engagement.

Social Media Campaign Planning

– Plan and create original social media campaigns to promote SOC’s key initiatives.

Competencies

Serving Customers

Prioritizing and Organizing

Acquiring and Analyzing Information

Evaluating and Implementing Ideas

Developing Plans

Position Type / Expected Hours Of Work

Part-Time

Up to 20 scheduled hours per week

Salary Range

$25.00 – $30.00 per hour

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree

1 – 3 years of relevant experience

Preferred Education and Experience

3 – 5 years of relevant experience

Benefits AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University’s unique benefit options.

Other Details

Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

American University is an E-Verify employer.

Contact Us For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

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