Great Basin College

Great Basin College

Social Media Specialist

GBC - Elko, NV · Full-time

Work authorization required$61k-$80kDetected 8 hours ago
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About the role

  • Thank you for your interest in employment with our institution.
  • Job Description Tell the Great Basin College story.
  • Great Basin College is seeking a creative, energetic, and strategic Social Media Specialist to elevate the college's digital presence and engage prospective students, current students, alumni, employees, and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute social media strategies that support marketing, recruitment, and enrollment goals.
  • Create, schedule, and publish engaging written, graphic, photo, and video content across multiple social media platforms.
  • Maintain an editorial content calendar to ensure timely, consistent, and strategic messaging.
  • Partner with faculty, staff, and campus departments to promote academic programs, student success stories, and college events.
  • Organize and maintain digital media assets while staying current with emerging social media trends, platforms, and best practices.
  • Build our community.
  • This position is ideal for someone who enjoys storytelling through compelling content, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a passion for building meaningful connections through social media.
  • ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant professional experience
  • Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
  • Required attachments are listed below on the posting.
  • Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.

Nice to have

  • Proficiency with major social media platforms and social media management and analytics tools.
  • Experience using applications such as Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar creative software.
  • Photography, videography, and video editing experience.
  • Strong writing, storytelling, and interpersonal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Working Conditions
  • Travel throughout Great Basin College's service area is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Compensation Grade

Compensation

  • Generous annual and sick leave with 24 annual leave days, a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.

Benefits

  • Salary is based on relatable education and experience, internal equity and budgets.
  • Our retirement plan is beyond compare.
  • With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.
  • Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!
  • All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
  • Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision
  • Life insurance, long-term disability

Visa & Work Authorization

  • GBC is not able to support sponsorship for employment.

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