Position Information

Posting Number S00039P
Position Title Social Media Coordinator
Department Comm & Mktg - Marketing and Engagement
Position Status Full-Time
Position Type Regular
Months per Year 12 Months
Work hours
Start Date (For temporary positions only)
End Date (For temporary positions only)
Position Band/Level 140 = AP28
Pay Range $45,100 - $53,000 commensurate with experience

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Job Summary
Skidmore College seeks applicants for the position of Social Media Coordinator, a member of the Marketing and Engagement Team in the Office of Communications and Marketing. The Social Media Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing Skidmore's social media strategy and creating related content, including graphics, video, news stories and features. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Engagement, the Coordinator must have a keen sense of storytelling, superior judgment and communications skills, and exhibit a collaborative spirit and desire to stay current with changing social tools and platforms. The Coordinator will work with faculty, staff, students and administrators across the college to inform and engage prospective students, parents, alumni, donors and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications
BA/BS in communications or related field of study or equivalent with 3-5 years' experience in digital marketing, social media, in a Nonprofit; higher education; advancement; admissions, marketing. Type: Communications, advancement, admissions, nonprofit.

Preferred Qualifications
Strong marketing, writing, photography, video and social media skills with 3-5 years in digital marketing and social media management in a higher education or nonprofit environment.

Physical Demands (For Union Positions Only)
EEO Statement
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

Special Instructions to Applicant
To be considered for this position, please fill out an online application and attach the following documents: cover letter, resume and list of three references to include name, title, company, email address and telephone number of three professional references.

All documents must be attached through the application system. If you encounter difficulty, please contact Human Resources at: careers@skidmore.edu or 518 580.5800

Posting Information

Posting Date
Open Until Filled
Closing Date
Quicklink for Posting http://careers.skidmore.edu/postings/1498

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associate's Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • PhD or ABD
2. * Where did you first learn about this position?
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
   • Indeed.com
   • Inside Higher Education
   • LinkedIn
   • New York State Department of Labor
   • Saratoga Chamber of Commerce
   • Saratogian
   • Scholarly Hires
   • Skidmore Website
   • Times Union
   • Twitter
   • Career Fair
   • Invited by Department to Apply
   • Professional Conference
   • Professional journal/publication
   • Referred by Skidmore Employee
   • Other
3. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. List of Three References
4. Writing Sample

Optional Documents

1. Additional Materials
2. Portfolio

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