Social Media Manager Whittier College Whittier College is an independent, four-year Liberal Arts College distinguished by its small size (1600 undergraduates) and a nationally recognized liberal arts program. Whittier College has a history of strong and innovative interdisciplinary programs and a diverse student body. The College is ideally situated in the scenic hills eighteen miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The Enrollment Department at Whittier College is seeking a creative Social Media Manager to strategize and elevate our online presence and engage with current and prospective students, alumni, and the broader community. This role will work hand in hand with a designated team of students to devise/ capture and post content representative of the student experience on and off campus. The ideal candidate is passionate about higher education, storytelling, and digital marketing trends.

Hours:

varies

Exempt Status:

Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Part-time (30 hrs/week)

Salary Range:

$24.00-$25.00 per hour; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.

Reports to:

Vice President of Enrollment Location/Department:

Whittier College (Main Campus)/Enrollment

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions of the job: Work with College Admissions to develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy to enhance brand awareness and audience engagement. Manage high-quality content across multiple social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter). Collaborate with departments, faculty, student organizations, and athletics to highlight academic achievements, student life, and campus events. Help to develop and deliver release strategies around calendared events. Utilize analytic tools to measure key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjust strategies for growth and effectiveness and report on post reach and progress. Manage social media advertising campaigns to support enrollment, fundraising, and institutional goals. Engage with followers, respond to inquiries, and foster an interactive and positive online community. Liaise between the Admissions department and student workers to help foster student perspectives. Maintain equipment security and data transfer/labeling Ensure content aligns with brand guidelines and adheres to best practices in digital accessibility and compliance. Stay up-to-date on emerging social media platforms and trends, incorporating innovative approaches to digital storytelling. Non-essential Functions of the

Job:

1. None identified at this time.

Position Specifications and Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or Business. 2+ years of experience in social media management, digital marketing, or content creation, preferably in a higher education or nonprofit setting. Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a keen eye for visuals. Proficiency in social media management tools (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite) and analytics platforms. Experience with video content creation, photography, and graphic design is a plus. Product Familiarity (A benefit but not mandatory) Sony, Canon, DJI, FinalCut, Logic, Adobe Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.

Application Deadline:

until the position is filled. The position is based in Whittier, California. To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: whittierjobs@whittier.edu or mail to

Whittier College, Attn:

Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA 90608. AA/EOE. Work Authorization Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Whittier College does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position and does not participate in the E-Verify program. Because participation in E-Verify is required for certain employment authorization categories, applicants who would require employer participation in E-Verify to obtain or maintain employment authorization are not eligible for employment in this position. Equal Employment Opportunity Whittier College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. jeid-e547081c7d6b48fe9c95ced4dc4cc42a