Social Media Coordinator - Surgery

# Location
St. Louis, MO 63110


# Scheduled Hours
40

# Position Summary
The social media coordinator assists with planning, implementation, monitoring and measurement in support of the Department of Surgery's social media strategy, in order to increase brand awareness, build audience and drive engagement across departmental and university channels. A strong visual and aesthetic sense is required to ensure content aligns with institutional brand standards and departmental goals.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

- Provide tactical support for overall social media efforts, including daily maintenance of Department of Surgery social media channels. This may include writing, producing photo or video content and other creative approaches, working independently or in partnership with other staff. Maintain a high standard of visual quality, aesthetics and brand consistency.
- Monitor department social media channels for issues and trends, listening particularly for opportunities to proactively engage with audiences and identify content opportunities.
- Contribute to the execution of social media campaigns in support of overall strategic content goals, including promotion of clinical care, research and educational initiatives.
- Provide support for events, opportunities and campaigns that aim to drive engagement and increase audience growth on social media channels through photography, video and real-time content capture.
- Assist with coordination of production for Facebook Live and other digital content opportunities.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

- Normal office environment.
- Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.
- Regular travel between Department of Surgery locations is required.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
- This position requires regular on-site presence and does not offer a remote work arrangement.

Physical Effort

- Typically sitting at a desk or table
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

Equipment

- Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:
Working In Social Media Space (2 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.

# More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
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Preferred Qualifications

Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:
Adaptability, Apple Macintosh, Communication, Communication Tools, Confidentiality, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Developing Creative Solutions, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Multicultural Environments, Oral Communications, Personal Initiative, Relationship Management, Social Media, Stress Management, Technical Thinking, Technology Use, WordPress, Working Independently

# Grade
G09-H

# Salary Range
$23.37 - $36.19 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email   [email protected]   or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

# Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

# EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.