Social Media Manager - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-22
University of Kentucky
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Lexington
Kentucky
40502
United States


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job TitleSocial Media ManagerRequisition NumberRE51359Working TitleDepartment Name3R150:Marketing and Brand StrategyWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level45Salary Range$47,278-78,000/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; lifting, pushing and/or pulling objects up to 10lbs.; effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varied student and/or professional levels.
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm; occasional nights and weekends
Job Summary
The Social Media Manager is responsible for leading the University of Kentucky’s social media strategy and execution across institutional platforms. The director will play a critical role in shaping the university’s digital storytelling, enhancing its online reputation and engaging various audiences — including prospective and current students, alumni, faculty, staff, media and the public. This role will supervise the Senior Social Media Specialist, collaborate with social media professionals across the university and ensure content is aligned with UK’s brand identity, mission and strategic priorities.
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Deadline to Apply09/03/2025Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How do you stay ahead of evolving trends and platforms changes in the social media landscape?

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Tell us about a time you collaborated with others to execute a social media campaign.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * How do you decide what types of content to prioritize across different platforms?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * What social media metrics do you prioritize and how do you use them to inform your strategy?

    (Open Ended Question)


Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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