Temporary Social Media Specialist

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

About the role

The central Media and Executive Communications team, in conjunction with the Social Media team, is seeking a Social Media Specialist to join their team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute the day-to-day social media responsibilities for the university president, including creating and posting content, monitoring, and responding to comments and interactions, and creating and implementing social media campaigns.
• Develop current and potential social media properties, spearhead new initiatives, and participate in presidential social media efforts.
• Work with the Director of Communications, with collaboration from the Social Media Assistant Director, in creating campaigns, managing the content calendar, and scheduling content according to university priorities for the university president.
• Provide reports on content performance on a regular basis and share findings with the Director of Communications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; OR four (4) years of office or related experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Positions under National Forensic Science Technology Center will require Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization in related field; OR an equivalent combination of relevant training and/or military experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check

Temporary Disclosure

As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement). Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g., dental, vision), which requires full payment on your part. Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.

Work Schedule

8:30 AM–5:00 PM, 6 months