Digital Specialist
Social Media Strategy & Platform Management
- Manage the daily creation, curation, and publication of high-quality content across all primary Association social media accounts to drive engagement.
- Design and launch creative digital campaigns aimed at expanding the Association’s global reach.
- Serve as the strategic social media advisor for internal partner teams, including Spirituality, Service, Alumni Education, Career and Professional, and Clubs, Classes, and Groups.
Content Creation & Publishing
- Content Moderation: Curate, write, and update alumni-focused content for the ND Mobile App and the primary Association website (my.nd.edu).
- Strategic Promotion: Ensure prominent exposure for Association services, storytelling initiatives, and high-priority University news.
- Cross-Campus Collaboration: Partner with campus and Association stakeholders to routinely implement digital updates.
Digital Analytics & Performance Reporting
- Data Tracking: Monitor and analyze performance metrics across all digital platforms.
- Reporting: Compile and distribute monthly leaderboard reports for the marketing team, alongside comprehensive quarterly reports for executive leadership review.
- Data-Driven Strategy: Use digital insights and behavioral data to establish KPIs, guide future marketing decisions, and provide actionable recommendations to improve audience reach.
Website & Mobile App Content Curation
- Content Moderation: Curate, write, and update alumni-focused content for the ND Mobile App and the primary Association website (my.nd.edu).
- Strategic Promotion: Ensure prominent exposure for Association services, storytelling initiatives, and high-priority University news.
- Cross-Campus Collaboration: Partner with campus and Association stakeholders to routinely implement digital updates.
Workflow, Trends, and Media Support
- Manages the shared digital publication calendar and builds standardized communication systems to ensure cross-organizational collaboration.
- Stays ahead of emerging digital trends and algorithm shifts to share best practices with internal teams, while also providing hands-on multimedia support by capturing and curating photography and videography at key events.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 2–3 years of professional experience managing social media platforms, curated website content, and digital marketing campaigns for a brand or organization.
- Proficiency with popular Social Media Management Systems (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Buffer) and major analytics dashboards (e.g., Google Analytics 4, Meta Business Suite).
- Basic familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS) for routine website and mobile app updates (e.g., WordPress, or proprietary university platforms).
- Hands-on experience operating mid-tier photography and videography equipment, as well as basic mobile or desktop editing suites.
- Outstanding written communication skills with a proven track record of writing clean, engaging editorial copy under tight deadlines.
- Excellent foundational project management and scheduling habits.
Additional Information
RESUME & COVER LETTER ARE REQUIRED to be considered for this position. Please add in the attachments section of your application.
Salary: Salary starting in the mid-$50,000s, commensurate with experience
Applications will be accepted through July 26, 2026
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment.
Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.