Social Media Marketing Coordinator

Social Media Marketing Coordinator

Salary

$50,128.00 - $54,808.00 Annually

Location

Sauk Valley Community College, IL

Job Type

Full-Time Professional Tech

Department

Marketing Office

Opening Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

9/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Sauk Valley Community College, a comprehensive community college located in a picturesque rural setting, invites applications from innovative individuals for a Social Media Marketing Coordinator position.

Located in rural northwestern Illinois, along the scenic Rock River between the cities of Dixon and Sterling, the College is one hour from Rockford and the Quad Cities and two hours west of Chicago.

A link to our comprehensive employee benefits package is provided below.

• Benefits Information: https://www.svcc.edu/employees/opportunities/benefits.html

Examples of Duties

• Develop and prepare publications and provide editorial services including press releases and social media content.
• Create, develop, and monitor the College social media networks (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube).
• Prepare correspondence, press releases, and promotional materials.
• Coordinate all media relations efforts and promotional activities and assist with various special events.
• Represent the marketing department by attending special events. ceremonial functions, special activities, and promotional campaigns as requested.
• Assume all other reasonable professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Responsible for scripting, recording and editing of short form videos.
• Assist departments throughout the college that have their own social media accounts that they follow guidelines and brand of the college.
• Creating on brand designs using Adobe applications or Canva.
• Photography and video of events for social media use.

Essential Functions

• Must understand and support the mission of a community college and its constituents.
• Must have strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Must be creative.
• Must be excellent at time management and prioritization and be able to direct/coordinate marketing activities.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to communicate by telephone or email on a daily basis.
• Must be able to utilize Microsoft Office products and web-based technologies.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred, with emphasis in communications, marketing, or public relations.

Demonstrated success in public relations and marketing, preferably in a college setting.

Demonstrated success in marketing to high school students preferred.

Please attach a Social Media Portfolio along with your Resume, Cover Letter, and Unofficial Transcripts when submitting your application.

Supplemental Information

Sauk Valley Community College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in all employee and student relations. No person on the basis of race, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, sex, genetic information, creed, religion, color, marital or parental status or family responsibilities, veteran status, age, national origin, membership in any professional group, organization or association, socioeconomic status, or mental or physical disability is discriminated against, which includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial assistance, placement, recruitment, educational programs, and activities. Students admitted from a foreign country are expected to take the TOEFL exam. A minimum level of competency on the TOEFL exam is part of the consideration of admission. For students who reside in the United States, a lack of English skills is not a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs. Violation of this policy on the basis of sex is also governed by the Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Director of Human Resources.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our https://www.svcc.edu/employees/opportunities/benefits.html.

Employer Sauk Valley Community College (IL)

Address 173 Illinois Route 2

Dixon, Illinois, 61021-9110

Phone 815-835-6291

Website https://www.svcc.edu