Duties and ResponsibilitiesSOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR - PART TIMEMALCOLM X COLLEGE
The Coordinator-Social Media (Part-Time) will focus on establishing a targeted social media presence for the college in accordance with the guidelines provided by the City Colleges of Chicago. This job will be responsible for social media strategy, producing content for various social media platforms, and managing social media campaigns to promote the college’s events and programs and enhance its reputation. 
City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is made up of seven colleges, the largest community college system in Illinois and one of the largest nationally. We provide more than 80,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education. CCC supports students in meeting their goals – whether that is pursuit of a credential to head into or advance in the workforce, an associate degree with the intention to transfer to a four-year college, free GED or ESL courses, or continuing education. CCC seeks candidates committed to our students’ success and offers a unique opportunity for faculty and staff to have a lasting impact in our students’ lives.
The hours for this position vary, based on campus events and needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

• Develops and executes a social media strategy for the College with input from multiple departments.
• Produces content across social media channels. 
• Develops, launches, manages, and integrates social media campaigns. 
• Coordinates the development of collateral with departments for use within social media posts. 
• Monitors the impact of public media by tracking metrics and analyzing the effectiveness of campaigns. 
• Monitors and responds to conversations and keeps key stakeholders informed of trends and topics of interest. 
• Researches sources and current events to use on public media networks. 
• Distributes promotional material throughout the College.
• Researches sources and current events to use on public media networks. 
• Maintains editorial calendar for key public media initiatives to provide fresh and engaging content on a daily basis. 
• Identifies ways to promote campus events by media visibility and enhance its reputation through innovative use of public media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution and two (2) years of related experience in public media platforms; or Associate's degree from an accredited institution and four (4) years of related experience in public media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and blogs or YouTube. 
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to work individually on a project or in a team environment. 
• Ability to think strategically and creatively. 
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and discretion when dealing with sensitive topics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), database and technical applications specific to department area. 
• Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend assignments.  

Malcolm X College was selected as a 2019 Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner! The award is given by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching and leadership at community and technical colleges, and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, a leading academic publication. MXC was recognized for its best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities. 
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

Job: Information Technology
Primary Location: Malcolm X College
Job Posting: Jul 3, 2019, 11:21:19 AM