Job Posting Title:

Social Media Coordinator - Office of Admissions

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Hiring Department:

Office of Admissions

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Sep 30, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

Purpose

As part of the UT Admissions Communications team, the social media coordinator creates content that advances the digital footprint of UT Admissions through social media. Manages the day-to-day use of social media, including of interactive and digital best practices, to engage prospective students and families in an effort to drive conversions, applications and enrollment of future students.

ResponsibilitiesCoordinate content for the highly visible, student-facing Admissions social media channels. Write, edit, produce, and curate written and visual content, including photos and videos, for all Admissions social channels. Create and manage an editorial calendar. Moderate comments submitted on social media channels and engage directly with audience members interacting with these channels. Verify all material for accuracy and appropriateness of presentation. Oversee the day-to-day activities on social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and others. Manage the Admissions social media ambassadors team. Promote user engagement by attending on-campus events designed to recruit and yield freshman and transfer students. Attend events to provide social media and communications support as needed. Collaborate on the production of content during live events. Create campaigns and posts and measure for success. Work with UMAC creative and project management teams to produce social content and copy that is channel appropriate and aligns with the UT Austin community student-focused areas around creative execution of brand concepts and plans. Monitor social media for breaking student news, and university retweet opportunities. Measure the health of all social media accounts and provide reports and updates to improve the performance of all channels. Stay informed of social media marketing trends and social channel capabilities as they rapidly evolve. Be proactive in informing the team of social media trends and opportunities that directly support UT Austin and Admission’s social media strategy. ​

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. At least three years of experience coordinating communications related projects or comparable experience. Ability to understand client goals and reflect them in digital and print communication projects. Strong written communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Must be comfortable collaborating in a team environment, but can also work independently to meet deadlines.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

More than three years of experience coordinating communications related projects. Demonstrated ability to multitask and handle concurrent projects with accuracy. Ability to problem solve and execute a plan of action. Experience working in a university environment and assisting individuals from diverse cultures. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 

Salary Range

$56,000 + depending on qualifications

Working ConditionsMay work around standard office conditions.Use of manual dexterity.Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.Some nights and weekends required during peak periods.

Required Materials

Resume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.