Social Media Manager

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Job Title : Social Media Manager

Job Family : Professionals

Full-Time / Part-Time :

Full time

Compensation Grade : 7S

Pay Type : Salary

Department : Digital Marketing

Job Summary :

The Social Media Manager develops and leads Furman University’s organic social media strategy to elevate the university’s visibility, engagement and reputation across platforms. As a member of the Marketing and Communications team, the manager builds and manages a cohesive social presence that aligns with institutional priorities and brand messaging.

Reporting to the Director of Digital Marketing, this role oversees the planning, creation and performance of organic social content that connects audiences to the Furman experience. The manager collaborates with cross-functional teams and campus partners to ensure that Furman’s voice remains consistent and authentic through content that is relevant to target audiences and optimized for modern consumption trends.

The Social Media Manager develops and leads Furman University’s organic social media strategy to elevate the university’s visibility, engagement and reputation across platforms. As a member of the Marketing and Communications team, the manager builds and manages a cohesive social presence that aligns with institutional priorities and brand messaging.

Reporting to the Director of Digital Marketing, this role oversees the planning, creation and performance of organic social content that connects audiences to the Furman experience. The manager collaborates with cross-functional teams and campus partners to ensure that Furman’s voice remains consistent and authentic through content that is relevant to target audiences and optimized for modern consumption trends.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, organized self-starter who balances creative storytelling and strategic thinking with strong execution, project management and data-informed decision making. They are adept at interpreting audience insights and channel-specific performance metrics to refine strategy, optimize content and enhance results across platforms.

Job Description : Responsibilities

Experience and Required Skills

Work Conditions :

Work is performed under usual office conditions.

University Marketing & Communications Culture and Values Statement

University Marketing & Communications’ values are grounded in professionalism, respect and humility. We are unified, driven and purposeful in pursuing our common goal of advancing Furman University. We approach every task as problem-solvers who are curious, creative and innovative – and good listeners first. We value each other’s diverse talents, and understand that achieving excellence requires care and attention to the personal growth and well-being of each member of our team. At the end of the day, our work should be fun, engaging and inspiring – and create advocates across the Furman community and beyond.

Application Requirements :

Resume

Cover letter

Social Media Strategy Samples

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to discuss their impressions of Furman’s social media and web content.

Why Greenville :

An award-winning city, Greenville and the surrounding area is the third-largest urban area in South Carolina and the fastest growing. Nationally recognized for our urban development, sustainability, beauty, food and campus, Greenville continues to top lists of destinations to visit. Our city has the highest foreign manufacturing investment per capita in America, with Fortune 500 companies like BMW, General Electric and Michelin leading the way. With several hundred restaurants, music and theater and arts venues, Greenville has gained recognition in various national publications such as CNN Money, which ranked Greenville as one of the "Top 10 Fastest Growing Cities in the Bloomberg named Greenville the 3rd Strongest Job Market, and Forbes named Greenville the 13th Best City for Young Professionals. Strategically located in the Southeast, Greenville’s bustling downtown is minutes from the Blue Ridge Mountains, beaches, other small towns and big cities.

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