Social Media Manager
Required Relevant Education & Experience:
Education: Bachelor's Degree (4 years)
About the Institution:
Indiana State University has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Top Colleges and by the Princeton Review as among the best in the Midwest. Located in Terre Haute, Indiana, its pedestrian friendly and beautifully landscaped campus has earned a Tree Campus USA designation and has been recognized by Princeton Review as one of the most environmentally responsible college campuses.
Located in the heart of Terre Haute's downtown, Indiana State's campus is within walking distance to local shops and restaurants. Situated near the Indiana-llinois border, the campus is about an hour's drive from Indianapolis and within a few hours of other major metropolitan areas including St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati and Louisville.
The Indiana State student body represents all 50 states and more than 65 countries and is among the most diverse in Indiana. The University is ranked number one among Indiana's public and private institutions on CollegeNet's annual social mobility index. There are more than 250 student-run organizations offering activities and entertainment throughout the year along with 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams, a first-rate student recreation center with numerous classes and recreational sports programs, and a Performing Arts Series and University Speakers Series which bring national touring productions and speakers to campus.
Position Details:
Indiana State is looking for a socially driven influencer that knows how to attract and interact with targeted virtual communities and channel users.
The Social Media Manager will provide the vision and strategic oversight of Indiana State University's social media, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Snapchat, and Twitter. The manger is a critical member of the Web Team utilizing a proactive approach to elevating social media and creating innovative, imaginative, and compelling content that drives awareness, recruitment, and enrollment objectives.
Additionally, this person should have a solid understanding of how each social media channel works and how to optimize content, making it engaging on those channels. Responsibilities will include monitoring conversations on behalf of the brand, "soft selling" Indiana State University, driving traffic to our website resources using personas, and content planning to meet recruitment, enrollment, and engagement goals for our various programs and community engagements.
This position will remain open until filled.
Job Summary:
Attract and interact with targeted virtual communities and channel users. This person will have vision and strategic oversight of Indiana State University's social media including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, SnapChat, and Twitter. This position will be a critical part of the Web Team utilizing a proactive approach to elevating social media and creating innovative, imaginative, and compelling content that drives awareness, recruitment, and enrollment objectives.
Required Field of Study:
Communication, Marketing, Business or related degree
