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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Engagement Specialist

Employer
Furman University
Location
Greenville

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Technology, Multimedia & Audiovisual
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Engagement Specialist


Job Description:
  • Develop digital media strategy to engage the Furman community and beyond in the innovation and entrepreneurship space.
  • Coordinate with influencers on content creation, review and publishing of thought leadership/content across key social platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, etc.)
  • Manage digital media calendar, creative, and budget
  • Grow engagement to position Furman's thought leaders in the entrepreneurship and innovation space
  • Create monthly email communication newsletter to inform the Furman community on all programs, initiatives, and recognitions in the innovation and entrepreneurship space.
  • Coordinate content creation and delivery each month
  • Champion the planning, coordination, launch and delivery of a podcast series to drive awareness and engagement of the entrepreneurship community on campus and beyond. Assists with coordination and logistics for events
  • Assists with student organizations, camps, events, and programs.
  • Serves as liaison and point person to the Furman University Communications and Marketing department for marketing collateral.
  • Assist with supervision of some office interns.
  • Pursues professional development to keep pace with demands for services and information; including maintaining up to date information about the department and university.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. The intent of this job classification description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions in this classification and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.

Education/Skill Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years relevant experience
  • At least one year's experience coordinating complex events
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently
  • Experience in office software, including word processing and spreadsheets required
  • Solid experience with building engagement through LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications (past work samples required).
  • SEO optimized writing background.
  • Knowledge on managing and creating a blog.
  • Excellent writing and proofreading skills (samples required).
  • Proven record of running successful digital campaigns.
  • Experience creating compelling social media content.
  • Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to independently manage priorities.
  • Ability to work with staff across all organizational programs.
  • Positive, energetic, personable, and respectful of others.


Education Requirements:
Bachelors

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To apply, visit https://furman.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Furman_Careers/job/Main-Campus/Innovation-and-Entrepreneurship-Engagement-Specialist_R000486

Furman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. The University aspires to create a community of people representing a multiplicity of identities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background, ideology, world view, and varied abilities. Domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits.





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Organization

Furman University is committed to educating the whole student, encouraging academic and emotional growth while also providing the practical skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world. At the core of the University is a dynamic engaged learning philosophy that’s grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. Students are taught by top-notch professors whose chief priorities are teaching and guiding undergraduate students—all within a close-knit campus community where ideas and perspectives are valued and encouraged.

 

The Furman Advantage promises all students an education that delivers value by preparing them for successful, meaningful lives. Guided by a community of mentors and supported by institutes and centers, students chart personalized four-year pathways that are made meaningful through guaranteed engaged learning experiences.

 

Furman University bell towerOur institutes and centers ensure there is a connection between the resources of Furman and the communities that we serve and strengthen. The Richard Riley Institute is a nonpartisan public policy think tank that promotes discussion and analysis of issues critical to South Carolina's future. The David E. Shi Center for Sustainability acts as a research hub and action center where students, educators and community leaders work together to explore sustainability challenges and generate scalable solutions. The Institute for the Advancement of Community Health serves as a convener of programs, educational initiatives, ideas and resources working collectively to bridge the population health gap of the Greenville community and beyond.

 

The student experience at Furman includes NCAA Division I Athletics, a vibrant student life culture encouraged by a 100 percent residential community, and a campus that is internationally recognized for its beauty.

 

Founded in 1826, the private university is located in the award-winning city of Greenville, South Carolina. Modern, sophisticated academic buildings are complemented by comprehensive athletics, recreational, and social facilities. Student housing ranges from traditional residence halls to apartments. The 750-acre campus features an Asian garden, a replica of Henry David Thoreau's cabin, a Florentine bell tower, a spring-fed lake, 13 miles of paved trails through the woodlands for hiking and biking, and an 18-hole golf course.

 

More information about Furman University

http://www.furman.edu/About/About/Pages/default.aspx

More information about Greenville, SC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOhkYvKk0XA

 

Company info
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Telephone
864-294-2000
Location
3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville
SC
29613
US

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