Community Manager

COMMUNITY MANAGER POSITION DESCRIPTION

You have an innate sense of audience. You craft messaging and tell stories that capture hearts and minds. You convey a brand's unique value proposition in a way that feels natural and organic. You help companies rise above the noise. You value learning, innovation and staying on the cutting edge of your craft. Does this sound like you? If so, let's talk.

Our community manager will help our audience understand who we are and why it can benefit them through creative and consistent storytelling. It requires you to be a great writer, a futuristic thinker and someone with an unwavering belief in our product and our brand. Skeptics need not apply. This job is for someone who believes wholeheartedly in the value of a George Fox education.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for managing and engaging with George Fox University's online community to elevate the brand, build loyalty and increase enrollment.
• Oversee the distribution of content to our primary social media channels.
• In tandem with marketing leadership, develop a dynamic, relevant and aesthetically pleasing brand that entices prospective students to be part of the George Fox story.
• Collaborate with a team comprised of full-time employees and part-time students who specialize in video, photo, and design.
• Lead a paid advertising strategy on social media to reach target audiences.
• Partner with departments around the university to tell the story of George Fox in a compelling way.
• Pioneer new ways to reach our target audiences that align with short-term and long-term marketing goals.
• Translate direction from marketing leadership into actionable steps for the team based on analytics, current trends, and a deep understanding of our audience.
• Develop an editorial calendar and partner with the content team to meet those deliverables while also maintaining space to pivot to new opportunities.
• On a limited basis, contribute blog posts and features for the university magazine.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2+ years of experience in marketing, writing and/or communications
• High level of social media acumen and expertise with a thirst to continuing growing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience on high-functioning teams that meet or exceed goals
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Experience creating and implementing successful marketing strategies
• Advanced time management and analytical skills

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from individuals who can help us achieve our diversity goals.  

For Your Personal Well-Being We Offer:

• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by
• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population
• Free Fitness Center membership
• Free parking
• Rich employee benefits

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's Nationally Recognized Christian University!

George Fox has been transforming student lives for over 125 years.

Each day we look to broaden our future for generations to come.

We have alumni from 52 countries and all 50 states.

We invite you to become a steward of our dreams using your God-given gifts.

Our Purpose: To educate and inspire students to pursue God's calling.

 **This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.

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