Unleash YOUR Potential With Us
As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.
The Opportunity:
UCF Housing and Residence Life seeks a Social Media Communications Specialist I to join their team. This position communicates with the public through social media platforms; builds the organization’s brand and fields public concerns; and monitors brand reputation and keeps up with current events.
Responsibilities:
Tasks
- Implements new strategies to improve social media performance and engagement rates.
- Manages multiple social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin.
- Tracks and monitors outcomes and statistics for website, social media, and e-communications.
- Supports organization initiatives with mass communications through social media.
- Assists with writing, developing, and strategizing online content.
- Reviews communications from leadership to make sure messages are transparent and authentic.
- Moderates user-generated content and messages based on the organization’s policies.
- Monitors brand reputation.
Community
- Builds connections and encourages community engagement.
- Interacts with the community and responds to questions and concerns.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 0+ years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree
- Knowledge of multiple social platforms and their functions
- Knowledge of current and evolving trends on social media
Additional Application Materials Required:
In addition to your application, please attach a current resume and portfolio (an attached PDF or link to portfolio are acceptable).
Are Benefits Important to You?
Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:
- Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
- Education assistance
- Flexible work environment
- And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page click here .
Who Are We?
Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
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Department
Student Success and Well-Being (SSWB) – Housing 92 Apollo RH
Work Schedule
Monday- Friday; 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$42,367.00 to Negotiable
Job Posting End Date
05-11-2023-12-00-AM
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.
As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.