Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:\n\n The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.\n \n\n Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Completed applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.\n \n\n Please note, recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.\n \n\n \nIf you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (702) 992-2320 or apply@nevadastate.edu.\n \nJob Description\n \nNevada State University invites applications for the position of Social Media Specialist. The Social Media Specialist will be responsible for managing, producing, and publishing content across the institution's official social media platforms to support brand awareness, engagement, recruitment, and institutional reputation. This position develops platform-appropriate multimedia content - particularly short-form video - coordinates publishing and analytics workflows and provides governance and guidance for department-level social media channels to ensure alignment with institutional standards, accessibility requirements, and communication goals.\n \nAbout the institution:\n \nNevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.\n \nNevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.\n \nWe celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.\n \nWe seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community. \n \nWe encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.\n \nPrimary Responsibilities:\n\n Produce, edit, and publish multimedia content including short-form video, photography, graphics, and written copy for the institution's official social media channels.\n Manage day-to-day operations of institutional social media accounts, including monitoring comments and messages, responding appropriately, and escalating sensitive or high-risk issues as needed.\n Meet with internal and external community members to gather content, fulfill project requests, attend events for content capture, and support cross-departmental initiatives.\n Collaborate with Marketing & Events, Development & Alumni, Admissions & Recruitment, and other campus stakeholders to support campaigns, initiatives, and annual communication cycles.\n \nRequired Qualifications:\n\n Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Journalism, or a related field.\n Minimum of one (1) year of experience.\n Deep and demonstrated understanding of social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.\n Proven, professional track record in development of social media marketing strategies and programs.\n Experience with copywriting and editing to ensure accurate and engaging copy that matches tone, look, and voice in accordance with our style guide.\n Experience capturing photos and videos for use on social media.\n Knowledge of accessibility and implementation in social media, including video captioning.\n Experience using social media monitoring tools.\n Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite products (Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn.\n Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).\n \nPlease note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.\n \nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n Creative expertise on the technical aspects of social media marketing, execution and development including application knowledge.\n Experience building online interaction among students, instructors, and community organizations/members.\n Knowledge of digital marketing.\n \nSalary & Benefits:\n \nBudgeted salary for this position is $54,285. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.\n \nThis Posting is Open Until Filled\n \nThe posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by March 31 for full consideration.\n \nSpecial Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants\n \nNevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.\n \nIf you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.\n \nExempt \n \nYes\n \nFull-Time Equivalent\n \n100.0%\n \nRequired Attachment(s)\n \nPlease note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu. \n \nPlease upload the following documents:\n\n Detailed CV or resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;\n Letter of interest indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;\n Two writing samples (social media/video content or social media campaign);\n Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).\n \nApplications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.\n \nPosting Close Date\n \nNote to Applicant\n \nApplicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.\n \nReferences will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.\n \nThis position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.\n \nAs part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.\n \nNevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.\n \nNevada State University\n\n