Auburn University
Communications & Marketing Specialist (Social Media)
Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, us, 36831
Position Details
Position Information
Requisition Number
TES3009P
Home Org Name
Veterinary Medicine Administration
Division Name
College of Veterinary Medicine
Position Title
Communications & Marketing Specialist (Social Media)
Estimated Hours Per Week
35-40 hours per week
Anticipated Length of Assignment
1 year
Job Summary
The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a
Communications & Marketing Specialist
. This individual will support the development of content strategy and tactics for the college's social media platforms and will also contribute photography and video content.
The ideal candidate will be someone with strong writing and multimedia storytelling skills who understands social media and content marketing best practices.
Temporary Employment Services (TES ), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university.TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
Assistance with special projects
Seasonal work
Emergencies
If you are looking for an employment opportunity,TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
AU students are not eligible forTES .
Essential Functions
Assists college's Director of Communications & Marketing in developing social media strategy and ensuring alignment with the college's mission and strategic priorities
Manages creative and technical elements of social media, including content creation, online engagement monitoring, and curation of a content calendar
Supports execution of social media strategies and tactics to grow follower acquisition and engagement across multiple social media platforms
Works in partnership with Director of Communications & Marketing and key internal partners to ensure consistent and strategic messaging.
Works with faculty, staff, students and alumni to identify and develop effective storytelling opportunities, proactive offer recommendations, and remain current on social media trends
Tracks social media performance, utilizing analytics tools, creating monthly reports for each platform
Assists in planning and scheduling posts, monitoring and moderating audience engagement, and supporting social media advertising campaigns (including ad development, audience targeting, and analysis of ad performance)
Why Work at Auburn?
Life-Changing Impact
: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence
: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We're Here for You
: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama
: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone
: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Communications or related field.
Desired Qualifications
Experience utilizing social media management tools (examples: HootSuite, Hubspot) and video editing tools (Example: Premier Pro, iMovie).
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range
$20.76 - $31.15/hour
Work Hours
7:45 am-4:45 pm
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
Alabama
Posting Date
08/05/2025
Closing Date
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please upload a cover letter, current resume and digital portfolio of work samples.
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/55153
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Portfolio
Optional Documents
Other
Other Documentation
Other Documentation (2)
Position Information
Requisition Number
TES3009P
Home Org Name
Veterinary Medicine Administration
Division Name
College of Veterinary Medicine
Position Title
Communications & Marketing Specialist (Social Media)
Estimated Hours Per Week
35-40 hours per week
Anticipated Length of Assignment
1 year
Job Summary
The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a
Communications & Marketing Specialist
. This individual will support the development of content strategy and tactics for the college's social media platforms and will also contribute photography and video content.
The ideal candidate will be someone with strong writing and multimedia storytelling skills who understands social media and content marketing best practices.
Temporary Employment Services (TES ), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university.TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
Assistance with special projects
Seasonal work
Emergencies
If you are looking for an employment opportunity,TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
AU students are not eligible forTES .
Essential Functions
Assists college's Director of Communications & Marketing in developing social media strategy and ensuring alignment with the college's mission and strategic priorities
Manages creative and technical elements of social media, including content creation, online engagement monitoring, and curation of a content calendar
Supports execution of social media strategies and tactics to grow follower acquisition and engagement across multiple social media platforms
Works in partnership with Director of Communications & Marketing and key internal partners to ensure consistent and strategic messaging.
Works with faculty, staff, students and alumni to identify and develop effective storytelling opportunities, proactive offer recommendations, and remain current on social media trends
Tracks social media performance, utilizing analytics tools, creating monthly reports for each platform
Assists in planning and scheduling posts, monitoring and moderating audience engagement, and supporting social media advertising campaigns (including ad development, audience targeting, and analysis of ad performance)
Why Work at Auburn?
Life-Changing Impact
: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence
: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We're Here for You
: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama
: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone
: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Communications or related field.
Desired Qualifications
Experience utilizing social media management tools (examples: HootSuite, Hubspot) and video editing tools (Example: Premier Pro, iMovie).
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range
$20.76 - $31.15/hour
Work Hours
7:45 am-4:45 pm
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
Alabama
Posting Date
08/05/2025
Closing Date
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please upload a cover letter, current resume and digital portfolio of work samples.
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/55153
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Portfolio
Optional Documents
Other
Other Documentation
Other Documentation (2)