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Closing Date : Type of Position :

Professional Staff - Project / Program Administration

Workstudy Position : No

Job Type : Regular

Work Shift :

Sponsorship Available :

No

Institution Name :

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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Department :

Office of Communications Director

Department's Website :

uada.edu

Summary of Job Duties :

Summary :

The Social Media Manager will provide support to the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service in all areas of social media management.

Duties :

• Write, edit, design, and publish engaging and accessible content daily (e.g., original text, photos, videos, and graphics) that meets platform-specific requirements on all Extension social media platforms.
• Oversee social media strategy and execution, including content planning, execution, and day-to-day engagement with followers.
• Oversee design of social media accounts (e.g. Facebook timeline cover, profile pictures and branded images)
• Analyze performance metrics for social media campaigns, using insights to refine strategy and improve engagement and reach.
• Schedule content in advance to ensure consistent presence.
• Provide technical support and assistance with employees’ social media (troubleshooting, strategy advisement, account registry, analytics etc.
• Maintain social media governance process and recommend best practices for employee social media business accounts
• Plan and conduct regular social media training for employees
• Attend major Division events for social media coverage
• Monitor analytics regularly and collaborate on content with news writers
• Research and recommend trending social media platforms for use by Extension business accounts

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

A bachelor’s degree in digital media production, technical writing, journalism, mass communication, English or related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Work Hours :

M-F, some nights and weekend work may be required.

Special Instructions for the Applicant :

For consideration, applicants must upload a Resume, Cover letter, Transcript, Samples of Work, and a list of three references. If you have technical issues uploading a document, contact Human Resources at ​

Salary Information :

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply :

Cover Letter / Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial / Official Transcript(s), Writing Sample

Optional Documents :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Please include links to social media posts on various platforms you have managed.

Recruitment Contact Information :

Tracy Courage, Dir of Communications,

Pre-employment Screening Requirements :

Motor Vehicle Reports Check

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment.The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.Required checks are identified in the position listing.A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position.Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity :

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity :

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, N / A, Sitting

Occasional Physical Activity :

Driving, N / A, Reaching, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Benefits Eligible : Yes