Temporary Social Media Outreach Coordinator

Florida International University (FIU) is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, and an alumni network of over 340,000. Located in Miami, FIU offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields, including National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars, and MacArthur Genius Fellows. As a Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health, and technology and innovation, with notable facilities like the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment.

About the role

The Public Policy and Administration Department is seeking a Temporary Social Media Outreach Coordinator to support recruitment and outreach objectives through digital communications.

Responsibilities

• Plans, drafts, and schedules departmental content across social media, websites, newsletters, and advertising campaigns.
• Transforms departmental updates and messaging into engaging, accessible digital content for diverse audiences.
• Maintains departmental websites and online platforms to ensure information remains current, accurate, and user-friendly.
• Designs and updates promotional materials, including flyers, graphics, brochures, presentations, and recruitment collateral.
• Tracks, compiles, and reports digital media analytics in partnership with the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) Marketing and Communication Team.
• Recommends strategies to strengthen departmental visibility, audience engagement, recruitment efforts, and public outreach.
• Gathers and organizes stories, images, and key information from faculty, staff, students, alumni, and stakeholders for use in departmental communications.
• Performs other communications, marketing, outreach, and related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of experience in a related field; OR
• Six (6) years of experience in a related field; OR
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Benefits

• As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible for paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement benefits.
• Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), temporary employees working an average of 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits.
• Eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g., dental, vision) at full personal cost.
• Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for permanent positions through FIU Careers.

Pay

$16.00–$18.00 per hour.

Schedule

Hours may vary.

Criminal background check required.