The Office of Marketing and Communications at Cornell College is currently seeking a creative, focused, self-starter for the position of Digital Content Manager. This position will report to the Senior Director of Marketing and Interactive Media and manage internal and external messaging through the campus newsletter, campus calendar, and social media accounts. The Digital Content manager will be the manager and mentor for our student marketing team and have their assistance as content creators.

Working with the Cornell College marketing and communications team means constant access to the vibrant life of a small college campus, a close network of colleagues who want to see you succeed and cheer you on, and generous benefits. This position works in-person on campus to be available to meet with students and cover campus events with flexibility in scheduling partial work from home after the first 90 days. This position is scheduled to work until June 30, 2024, with the possibility of an extension.

Responsibilities For This Role

Maintaining the college’s primary social media presence (excluding athletics) on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, and Twitter/X. Content creation will be assisted by a team of 4-8 work-study students who post on behalf of the college. Measures social media insights, engages with external users on behalf of the college, and monitors user engagement on the platforms using social media listening tools. Responds to trolls professionally, compassionately, and following the college response guidelines.
Hire, trains, engages, and manages the marketing department work-study team including social media, livestreaming, and editorial (newsletter) jobs. Includes regular student meetings, approving hours, and monitoring adherence to work-study budget.
Maintains livestreaming schedule and technology, directs work-study student(s), and acts as event back-up when students are unable to cover events.
Manages the technical implementation of the campus calendar and event approvals and oversees a small team of staff admins.
With the assistance of a dedicated work-study student, edits and directs the weekly campus newsletter.
Supports Office of Marketing and Communications staff in preparation of online and offline content as needed as an editor or for idea generation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or AA degree.
Skilled in developing social media content including copy, graphics, short-form video, and reporting on social media analytics required.
An understanding of AP style, editing, and writing within a defined voice and style.
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and customer relations skills and the ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally at varying levels: students, colleagues, and vendors.
Experience acting as a supervisor or team leader.
Team-oriented, self-motivated, strategic thinker with the ability to develop and follow through on concepts and ideas.
Strong time-management skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Familiarity with Google tools, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Because Cornell College values diversity and strives to create a welcoming community in which all individuals are respected and included, the entire campus community is called upon to engage in dialogue around issues of difference, identity, and ideology. The college is committed to fostering a faculty and staff community that reflects our diverse student body. We encourage applications from candidates who share our vision for a campus that embraces differing backgrounds, viewpoints, and identities, and who will excel at mentoring students who are broadly diverse. (See our diversity statement here.)

About Cornell College

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.

Working Conditions

Work includes time sitting in an office environment and being out and about on campus while holding a digital device for recording. General hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m. with flexible comp hours to accommodate student meetings and after-hours event coverage.

Cornell College offers a fantastic benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also offer life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance. And, all full-time staff begin with a 4-week vacation accrual along with 14.5 paid holidays per year. The hiring pay range for the position is $45,000 - $54,000.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. We will begin to look at resumes immediately and continue to do so until the position is filled.

Cornell is an AA/EO employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Cornell complies with Iowa’s Smokefree Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check.

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