**Job Description:** Fairfield University's Marketing & Communications Team is seeking a full-time, passionate Social Media Marketing Manager to support the tactical elements of social media management at the University and individual School and College levels. The ideal candidate demonstrates a deep understanding of Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn and has a proven ability to craft compelling stories while being highly organized, efficient, and self-driven. Key Responsibilities Management of School and College Accounts + Schedule and curate content for social media accounts of: + Dolan School of Business + EGAN School of Nursing + College of Arts & Sciences + School of Engineering & Computing + School of Education & Human Development + Fairfield Bellarmine Initiative Student-Creator Content Coordination + Collaborate across schools and departments to manage academic and student takeovers and features, including: + TikTok/Instagram Reels + Photo galleries + Short- and long-form writing Campaign Planning & Analytics + Assist in creating annual one-sheets for key campaigns to streamline signature events. + Export monthly metrics using Sprout Social and report on key findings. Training for University Personnel + Support the Associate Director of Social Media Marketing and Strategy in creating and updating training materials to ensure consistent strategy implementation across the University. University Platforms Management + Assist the Associate Director with the daily management of official University accounts on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Toolkit Curation + Collaborate with the Design and Print team and other stakeholders to develop copy and image asset toolkits for signature events. Intern and Student Creator Management + Help oversee a team of interns and student creators to foster engagement and creativity. **Minimum Qualifications** **Education & Experience** + Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field. + 2-3 years of professional social media marketing or content creation experience. **Skills & Proficiencies** + Expertise in social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) and content management tools (e.g., Sprout Social). + Strong storytelling skills with experience in short-form and long-form content creation. + Proficiency in social media analytics and reporting. + Exceptional organizational and project management skills. **Other Requirements** + Familiarity with trends in higher education marketing is a plus. + Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously. + Willingness to occasionally work evenings or weekends for events or campaigns. **Category:** Marketing - Admin Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate. *Disclaimer The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice. _All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check._ Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. **Load a resume or CV first, then upload supporting documents including a cover letter at the bottom of the third page under the "My Experience" section where it says to upload a** **_Resume/CV_** **. You will be able to upload up to 5 other documents in this section. You will be unable to edit your application, so please have all documents available before applying.** **Faculty Positions** **: If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email the additional documents to the applicable contact in the job description.** **Staff positions** **: If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email them to hr@fairfield.edu**