Job Description
Inkblot Marketing at the University of Nevada Reno is seeking to hire a Social Media Manager.
Consequences of Error / Responsibility for Decisions
The Social Media Manager is a big part of Inkblot because they keep us connected with the student body. By having an active presence online, we are able to relate with our students and keep them interested in ASUN.
If the Social Media Manager becomes complacent and less interactive, then ASUN’s image will have been compromised.
Responsibilities
80% Managing Social Media
Manage ASUN Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
Update frequently with most recent events, campus news, seasonal news, and happenings inside ASUN
Anything appropriate for students and what is relevant to ASUN
Respond to DM’s and comments promptly and appropriately
Reshare reoccurring / future events or posts from ASUN departments
Utilize Basecamp to gather all information for post making
Compose alt text for all content, on all platforms to contribute to accessibility efforts
Write and edit copy for social channels and ensure consistent language
Represent ASUN impartially and respectfully (no profanity or unnecessary slang)
Represent Inkblot in communication with other ASUN Departments
Communicate clearly with account coordinators and Directors to promote events with ample time for student engagement
Communicate with clients as needed
Monitor giveaways with different departments and set clear expectations for prizes and select winners
Attend weekly staff meetings to discuss status of promotions
Utilize Hootsuite, Link Tree, and other applicable programs
10% Social Media Strategy
Create social media calendar with events, ideas, campaigns, long-term projects, etc.
Strategize content creation during and following events
Cultivate strategy for integrating holidays celebrated by our student body in communication with Director of Public Relations
Create goals regarding engagement, and following on all social platforms
Promote #PackPride through all posts to maintain the ASUN brand
10% Managing Social Media Data / Analytics
Create / maintain intuitive way to manage social media data
Pull Social Media platform data
Be able to interpret findings of social media data and apply to future promotions
Required Qualifications
Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno
Candidate must have a keen understanding for social media and how it works
Candidate must demonstrate attention to detail and good organization skills
Candidate must demonstrate respect for the office and all of its associates
Candidate must understand and abide by Inkblot, ASUN, and University standards
Candidate must understand Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Candidate must understand the ASUN, Inkblot, and client working environments
Candidate must be able to work within deadlines
Candidate must be able to understand the big picture
Candidate must be a proficient writer
Candidate must be available to provide responses and engagement outside of working hours
Candidate must have a good attitude
Preferred Qualifications
Candidate has the ability to maintain the Center for Student Engagement brand
Candidate has knowledge of social media and marketing
Candidate has excellent communications skills
Candidate is self-motivated, organized and a creative problem solver
Schedule
Expected hours to work per week : 15 20
Compensation Grade
Student Employee Level 3
$11.50 / hr
Exempt
Full-Time Equivalent
50.0%
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This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process.
Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).
About Us
The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading American public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge.
Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.
Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ( Very High Research ) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification.
The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the Best National Universities and Best National Public Universities.
It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ / Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.
Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus.
The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and it delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.
The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum.
In recent years, the University has expanded to include two additional locations : the Redfield Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L.
Prim campus in Incline Village, which is the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.
As part of the Nevada System of Higher Education comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute the University is committed to developing strong partnerships with each of these institutions for the benefit of all Nevadans.
Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.
The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.
Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.
For more information, please visit the University’s website.
University of Nevada, Reno