Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a
transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.
Eastern University is a nationally-recognized
Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs.
The university’s main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern’s core values of Faith, Reason,
and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service
learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable
education.
Position Description
The Social Media Coordinator is responsible for producing
compelling visual and written content for social media that is aligned with Marketing & Communications goals. Reporting to the Public
Relations & Communications Manager, this position is part of a dynamic, energetic, and creative Marketing & Communications team that
supports all areas of Eastern University. This individual should be a self-starter with a passion for creative excellence, strong attention
to detail, and comprehensive knowledge of social media platforms.
Position Responsibilities
Social Media:
- Create, manage and post regular content for all official University social media
channels. - Coordinate content on social media sites that upholds the brand and mission of the University and ensures a consistent
message to all audiences. - Manage and oversee a team of student workers and volunteers who assist in generating social media
content. - Stay up to date with social media trends and current best practices.
- Track and report social media analytics as
required. - Collaborate with other areas of the University, including the Leadership Team, in their social media efforts by monitoring
and overseeing accounts in various departments and colleges. - Respond to social comments as required and report any problems or
negative social interactions immediately. - Work with minimal supervision as a member of the creative team in a fast-paced Marketing &
Communications environment. Must be a self-starter. - Embody values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and
wisdom. - Seek to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity, and respect, seeking a spirit of unity and harmony
as we seek to achieve our common mission
Photo/Video:
- Assists with photo and video shoots as needed with
the Visual Team - Creates and edits engaging video content for social
Writing/Editing:
- Writes
regularly to produce content that will be shared on social media including press releases, website stories, magazine articles, interviews
with community members, etc. - Proofreads and edits content in a strong and compelling
manner.
Qualifications
General Requirements
- Demonstrate personal
Christian faith and an affirmation of the EU Mission and ethos. - Show evidence of personal and professional integrity and
character. - Flexible, team-oriented, collaborative, positive work ethos and attitude.
- Preferred but not required: College
degree in a relevant field or 2-3 years of relevant work experience - Possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License and suitable
driving record. - Experience in marketing and communications preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively and creatively in a
fast-paced environment - Good organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines while coordinating multiple
projects and tasks - Demonstrated commitment to diversity.
- Understand the requirements for institutional success in the higher
education marketplace of the Philadelphia region and beyond.
Basic Competency Requirements
- Evidence of
capacity for strategy and implementation. - Research acumen; capacity to collect, manage, analyze and apply data to inform social
communications strategies, tactics, planning and practices. - Ability to render timely decisions in a fast-paced competitive higher
education market. - Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Excellent grammatical skills.
- Thorough
knowledge of social media platforms and how they’re being used today. Ability to utilize and post to all social major media platforms
(Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, etc.) - Ability to use G Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) as well as
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) - Demonstrated ability to develop story ideas for multiple audiences across varied
media - Ability to proofread and edit content in a correct and timely manner
- Interest and/or experience with photography and
video - Interest and experience with basic graphic design (i.e. Canva)
About Eastern University
Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its
undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment
compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university. The university complies with
federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.
Background Checks
Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process.
Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include
but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification
of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and
other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.
Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct
contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the
youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances:
1) Affidavit;
2) FBI Criminal Record
Check;
3) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and;
4) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal
Record Check.
In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child Protective Services
Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have “direct contact with children” must complete the background check process prior
to employment. Results must be submitted within ten days of receipt.
Description Disclaimer
This
description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not
to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.
For Staff
positions: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment
Visa at this time.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Eastern University is committed to the principles of
equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual
orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination
Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy, program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic
and other University-administered programs, or employment practices and programs.
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