Social Media Specialist

2 weeks ago


Austin, United States University of Texas at Austin Full time

Job Posting Title:

Temporary Social Media Specialist - Blank Center for Stuttering - (UTEMPS)

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Hiring Department:

UTemp Pool

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 30, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Only competitive applicants selected will be contacted and provided with instructions on the continued application process. This temporary assignment may be filled at any time. Please no phone calls or emails. The projected end date for this assignment is May 30, 2025. This temporary assignment may transition to regular status.

Purpose

The Social Media Specialist will manage our brand‘s social media channels in collaboration with the Digital Media and Marketing Strategist to create a content ecosystem that looks to inform and inspire our audience. This role requires someone who can create and share content, build an audience, and maintain a brand‘s reputation.

Responsibilities
  • Execute multi-platform social media strategies that align with product launches, seasonal moments, and brand storytelling. Monitor social media accounts to ensure brand consistency and respond to comments. Develop and update social media strategies to stay current with trends and projections. Plan strategic asset placements across social channels with a deep understanding of each platform‘s role. Write thoughtful, on-brand social copy tailored to specific platforms and campaigns.

  • Collaborate with and manage content calendars, ensuring all posts are aligned with overall marketing objectives and scheduled effectively. Execute both organic and paid social campaigns with attention to detail and platform trends. Perform social listening to understand trends in the community and other brands Use social listening tools to identify trends, user-generated content, and real-time engagement opportunities.

Required Qualifications

High school grad or GED. 1-2 years of experience in social media strategy, content creation, or marketing. Hands-on experience with Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other emerging platforms. Proven ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners to produce engaging content. Strong writing skills with the ability to create engaging, platform-specific copy. Analytical mindset with experience using reporting tools to track performance and derive insights. Ability to balance creativity with data-driven thinking and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in tracking tools like Google Analytics, Sprout Social, etc. Experience in editing software like Adobe Premier Pro Experience in Adobe Creative Suite.

Hourly Rate

$20.00

Working Conditions
  • Attire: Business Casual

  • Standard Office Environment, Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Work Shift
  • Hours per week - 40

  • The work schedule is from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Required Materials
  • Resume/CV

  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor‘s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university‘s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

  • E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
  • E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
  • Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
  • Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.



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