Digital Content Manager Alumni Relations
Job Description
Digital Content Manager
Alumni Relations, Lincoln Center
Fordham University
Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.
- Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
- As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
- As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.
- University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.
Hybrid Policy:
Please review the Hybrid Policy here.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives in the Office of Alumni
Relations, Development and University Relations (DAUR), the Digital Content
Manager manages social media platforms and digital content of the Office of
Alumni Relations, helping to strengthen the Fordham community and bringing
awareness to the University. This position requires occasional weekend and
evening work and possible travel.
Essential Functions
∙Manages social media platforms and digital content of the office of Alumni
Relations, helping to strengthen the Fordham community and bring
awareness to the University.
∙Works with the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives on identifying,
planning, and creating effective content; executes alumni-focused content
strategies to engage the Fordham community.
∙Collaborates with colleagues across the University on digital content
marketing initiatives of the office of Alumni Relations.
∙Responsible for daily digital content activities, including managing editorial
calendar, creating and posting content, monitoring and engaging with the
online community, and website and email content management.
∙Tracks and reports the performance of digital content, including social
media, email, and website.
Essential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Additional Functions
Attends events and conferences as a representative of Fordham.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
∙High School Diploma or equivalent
∙Minimum of one year experience working with social media and digital
platforms.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
∙An understanding of the social media space; knowledge of current trends
and best practices for digital platforms and content.
∙Proficiency in social media platforms and tools (Instagram, Facebook,
LinkedIn, Twitter, Hootsuite).
∙Ability to create engaging content that aligns with strategic goals, voice,
and brand look and feel.
∙Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally; a
strong writer with proven copywriting ability for online platforms.
∙Highly attentive to detail and demonstrates excellent interpersonal and
organizational skills.
∙Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment; flexible approach to
working with multiple stakeholders.
∙Willingness to learn new tools/applications as needed.
∙Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to
the goals of Jesuit Education.
Preferred Qualifications
∙Bachelor’s degree in communication, English, or in the liberal arts
preferred.
∙Knowledge of Canva, Adobe Cloud or similar tools & techniques.
∙Experience with CRM software and content management systems.
∙Experience working with email marketing platforms (ex: MailChimp) and
project management tools (ex: Basecamp).
∙Experience working with metrics and analytics.
∙Proficiency in Google Suite and comfort in adopting new digital tools.
∙Highly creative with experience in devising digital content that engages,
informs, and motivates diverse audiences.
∙Experience working in a large institution and with cross-functional teams.
Minimum Starting Salary: $66,000
Maximum Starting Salary: $70,000
Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
START DATE: ASAP
APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/7735
ABOUT FORDHAM
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an
exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000
students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx
and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center
Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United
Kingdom.
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and
welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other
protected categories
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