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Communication Specialist - Social Media

Georgia Southern University
United States, Georgia, Statesboro
Jul 28, 2025
Communication Specialist - Social Media Job ID: 287307 Location: Statesboro, Georgia Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds! Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world. To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/ Location Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA Department Information University Communications & Marketing Job Summary Engage audiences, share the Georgia Southern story, and support institutional goals through organic content creation, analytics, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure a consistent and compelling voice across Georgia Southern University's flagship social media platforms. Support University marketing and communications efforts. Responsibilities Establish and maintain relationships with administrators, faculty, staff and students for source development and collaborative content creation/curation Create reports on social media activity and other metrics Develop, manage and implement social media projects Coordinate photography, videography and design for social media content Curate and create social media content that aligns with the Georgia Southern University brand Monitor social media accounts Engage with followers, responding to questions and comments in a timely manner as necessary to create and maintain a vibrant online community Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Communication Arts or related degree Required Experience One year professional experience managing social media accounts Must have experience executing multi-faceted campaigns for social media audiences Demonstrated proficiency working with social media channels, including Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube Demonstrated proficiency working with social media monitoring and analytics tactics, tools and data Demonstrated creativity, invention, imagination, originality, and talent in branding, message development, and content creation Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience Two years professional experience managing social media accounts in higher education Experience with coordinating videography, photography and other creative services Experience creating video for various social media platforms Experience monitoring and responding to trends in higher education and social media Experience with social media management tools like Sprout Social Proposed Salary $22.36 per hour This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis. Required Documents to Attach Resume Cover Letter Schedule of Availability Three (3) Professional References Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Consistently exhibit engaging customer service Ability to support various constituencies served by the University Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position Demonstrated ability to write, edit and produce content for different platforms and audiences Proficiency with content creation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar platforms KNOWLEDGE Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success SKILLS Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills Apply Before Date Open Until Filled Application review may begin on July 8, 2025. Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request. Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University. Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community. Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment. Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicant for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947. Other Information Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation Work generally performed in an office environment Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours Travel may be required Background Check Standard + Education & DMV To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=287307&PostingSeq=1 jeid-e92c24d07281074291bf0b32d543b490