Social Media Specialist

Social Media Specialist

University of Dubuque

1 Positions

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Posted On 08/27/2026

Job Overview

The University of Dubuque is a growing faith-based University that is seeking a Social Media Specialist . The University of Dubuque offers a competitive wage and an excellent benefits package including tuition remission, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, and a retirement match.

Position Summary:

The Social Media Specialist develops and executes engaging social media strategies that enhance the University of Dubuque's visibility and authentically showcase the University to prospective students, current students, alumni, and stakeholders. This position creates and manages multimedia content, collaborates with campus constituents, maintains the social media calendar, monitors analytics and engagement, and supports campaigns across current and emerging platforms. The ideal candidate is a creative, collaborative communicator with strong digital content skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in support of the University's mission.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive and creative social media strategy that enhances UD's visibility and showcases the University to prospective students and stakeholders

• Reach out and collaborate with key campus constituents to establish and drive user-generated content to authentically amplify UD's online voice

• Collaborate with the Office of University Relations' team to ensure social media strategies align with other marketing and communication efforts and department initiatives

• Manage a robust social media calendar of consistent social media features along with campaign initiatives that utilize current as well as emerging social media platforms and tactics to support strategies and initiatives

• Follow and evaluate engagement metrics across all platforms to assess the effectiveness of content types and campaigns to help inform future strategies

• Proficient in photography and videography to create content that reflects authentic storytelling

• Help to monitor social media communication traffic and responding to timely requests and inquiries

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University's Mission , especially during peak activity times for campus events

Position Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient and knowledgeable in all areas of social media strategies, development, and implementation - especially in a higher education setting

• Identify key contributors and working with a wide variety of constituents in building and maintaining that communication network

• Ability to establish and maintain short-term and long-term strategies

• Ability to monitor and assess social media analytics

• Proficient with digital devices to help with content creation

• Ability to communicate messages, ideas, and information effectively

• Superior judgement and interpersonal skills in working seamlessly and effectively with the campus community in partnership with vendors and campus departments

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree Required, Graduate degree Preferred

• 1+ years of social media experience and 2+ years in related fields is preferred

• Familiarity with a University environment is preferred

• Ability to work creatively and multi-task

• Proficient with related software such as Adobe Creative Suite, and other relevant social media management software to support content calendar planning, and engagement strategies

• Flexibility with schedule is important to attend some evening and weekend events

To apply with a growing faith-based University for the Social Media Specialist position, please submit a UD Employment Application (https://www.dbq.edu/AboutUD/Employment/OnlineApplicationforEmployment/) with an attached cover letter, resume, and three professional references or email application materials to [email protected] .

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding the Jeanne Clery Act, please go to https://www.dbq.edu/SafetySecurity/JeanneCleryAct/

Primary Contact

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Human Resources -University of Dubuque

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563-589-3364

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563-589-3682

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[email protected]

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Job Details

Categories

Education

Graphic Design/Social Media

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Company ID

1313

Job REQ #

SzA1ODJ0Nmt2amZ1UXdWdjBoaHFuM0JaOTV0dHp3dHVuTW4yQkF0aHdjMD0=

# Positions

1

Start Date

20260827

End Date

20261009

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University of Dubuque

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About the University of Dubuque

The University of Dubuque is a private, Presbyterian, coeducational, professional university with a foundation in the liberal arts. Our commitment is to nurturing the mind, body, and spirit as well as encouraging students to explore their fullest potential, is part of a rich Christian identity that dates back to the University's founding in 1852. Our welcoming interfaith community of 2000 students attracts young men and women from across the country and around the globe who seek the knowledge and the skills to make a difference in our ever-changing world. Within a values and faith base, we offer you an array of perspectives and broad exposure to our truly global society. The University comprises the undergraduate college, the graduate school, and the theological seminary.

Mission and Vision

The University of Dubuque is a private university offering undergraduate, graduate, and theological seminary degrees, and other educational opportunities with the intention of educating and forming the whole person. The University is comprised of individuals from the region, our nation, and the world.

As a community, the University practices its Christian commitments by educating students, pursuing excellence in scholarship, challenging students to live lives of worth and purpose, and preparing students for service to the church and the world.

Therefore, the University of Dubuque is committed to:

• A hospitable Christian environment which respects other faith traditions;

• Relationships which encourage intellectual, spiritual, and moral development;

• Excellence in academic inquiry and professional preparation;

• A diverse and equitable community where Christian love is practiced;

• Stewardship of all God' human and natural resources;

• Zeal for life-long learning and service.