Social Media and Communications Strategist

Deadline

Full-Time: Review of applications begins Monday, February 12, 2023 and continues until the position is filled.

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SUMMARY

Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is accepting applications for Social Media & Communication Strategist position. SUSLA is a comprehensive community college serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana.  It is one of five campuses constituting the Historically Black Southern University System.  The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and offers 32 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields including Allied Health, Nursing, Aerospace Technology, Business Studies, Behavioral Science/Education and Science & Technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Social Media and Communications Strategist is responsible for developing, executing and managing all aspects of social media for the University. This includes implementing strategies that align with the University's mission to expand its visibility and enhance its reputation online

Specific duties are:

• Develop, execute and manage a Strategic Social Media and Communications Plan of Action that aligns with the University's mission to expand its visibility, enhance its reputation online and promotes enrollment through innovative use of social media platforms.
• Execute social media marketing strategies and campaigns to communicate key themes and messages for all academic and workforce programs, marketing programs, partner engagements, fundraising campaigns and community-building efforts.
• Serve as lead Social Media Administrator for all designated campus social media reps
• Serve as lead Communications Strategist for all print and digital content in cooperation with the Director of Marketing.
• Work with the Office of the Chancellor to create and communicate timely messages on behalf of the Chancellor for posting on all University social media sites to students, faculty, constituents, and the public as designated by the Chancellor
• Serves as university photographer to capture images of major university related events and accomplishments sanctioned by the marketing office and the office of the Chancellor.
• Works with other departments and divisions to develop, proofread and coordinate dissemination of media releases regarding campus, accomplishments, events and activities
• Maintains social media calendar and manages day-to-day social media posts and activities
• Monitors trends, recommends new social media strategies, tools, sites, and applications to ensure content is relevant, timely and grows fan base while increasing engagement.
• Works collaboratively with other departments and divisions to provide strategic social media counsel to internal stakeholders (e.g. senior-level administrators, directors, managers, deans, faculty, staff, students and alumni) to extend SUSLA’s reach and audience.
• Works closely with web team, staff and senior leadership to ensure website functionality as it relates to social media.
• Identify and report reputational threats and inappropriate conversations by flagging negative feedback, criticism of the university and/ or other emerging issues.
• Maintain social media dashboard and corresponding reporting; track metrics and analyze efficacy of campaigns in effort to maximize reach and results.
• Monitor effective best practices for measuring the impact of social media campaigns.
• Supports all other campus and marketing initiatives as needed

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field. 
• Minimum 3 years of progressive digital communications, online marketing and/or social media experience.
• Ability to think critically and analytically, understanding the synergies between PR and Social Media and how to integrate accordingly.
• Knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and strategies to drive engagement and grow/increase presence across multiple platforms. 
• Proficient in posting content and graphics on social media platforms.
• Proficient in promotional writing, content editing demonstrating attention to audience.
• Well versed with computer applications.
• Exercises sound judgment consistently; manages the University’s reputation online responsibly. 
• Must be organized, self-directed, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and willingness to work during non-standard business hours.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students and the public, and with people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four plus years direct experience creating, executing, and managing social media campaigns and/or strategic marketing in an education or institution of higher education setting.
•  Able to create visuals using a handheld camera and edit with graphic design applications or software like Photoshop, Canvas or Spark.

COMPENSATION:

$34,500 to $40,000 (Compensation will be within this range and commensurate with education and work experience).

TYPE: Full-time

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins Monday, February 12, 2023 and continues until the position is filled.

The application can be filled out online at the https://www.susla.edu/ApplicationforEmployment

Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.

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