Social Media Specialist (Part-Time)
About FIU
Florida International University is Miami’s public research university, focused on student success. According to U.S. News and World Report, FIU has 42 top-50 rankings in the nation among public universities. FIU is a top U.S. research university (R1), with more than $200 million in annual expenditures. FIU ranks 15th in the nation among public universities for patent production, which drives innovation, and is one of the institutions that helps make Florida the top state for higher education. The Next Horizon fundraising campaign is furthering FIU’s commitment to providing students Worlds Ahead opportunities. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers, and supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA, with more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. The university has awarded more than 330,000 degrees to many leaders in South Florida and beyond. For more information about FIU, visit www.fiu.edu.
Job Summary
The Social Media Specialist will create and maintain a strong online presence for the Break Through Tech Miami team. Implements online marketing strategies through various social media accounts (Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter, etc.) and assists with maintaining the website and other student-facing activities.
- Understands the goals of Break Through Tech Miami's mission to find and retain students in computer science and create a social media strategy to grow the Break Through Tech Miami community.
- Researches current online social media trends and makes recommendations on strategies to promote Break Through Tech and computer science to new audiences and how to use social media to accomplish that goal.
- Creates original content (text, images, videos) that will attract new subscribers, write copy for posts and the Break Through Tech Miami website that will sustain readers' curiosity and create buzz around Break Through Tech Miami, as tracked by new users.
- Tracks users by week and use Google Analytics or other tracking mechanisms to meet subscriber goals.
- Assists with the maintenance of the website, ensuring it's up to date and has original content, news, a record of events, and update the resources section of the website.
- Designs and implements a posting schedule/calendar for posts.
- Facilitates online conversations with the community through chat platforms and respond to queries on a timely basis.
- Provides recommendations to attract prospective customers, like promotions and competitions.
- May assist at setting up and tabling events on campus and off-campus.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field and one (1) year of experience working with social media in a communications, marketing, or public relations setting.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience as a social media coordinator.
- Knowledge of multiple social media platforms and website content creation
- Ability to deliver creative content (text, image and video)
- Familiarity with online marketing strategies and marketing channels
- Ability to grasp future trends in digital technologies and act proactively
- Excellent communication skills
Job Category
- Administrative
Advertised Salary
- $22,500 - $25,000
Work Schedule
Begin time: 9:00 AM
End time: 1:00PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Criminal Background Check
Other Information
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- This is a time-limited appointment which may be terminated at any time with 30 days' notice.
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.