Social Media Specialist

The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace! We are a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole personmind, body, and spirit. Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world. Whether contributing to world-class research, shaping the student experience, or supporting the Universitys mission in other ways, you will be part of a dedicated team working to make a meaningful impact on campus and beyond. At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!

The Strategic Communications team shapes how people around the world experience the University of Notre Dame. Part of the Office of Public Affairs and Communications, the team leads the Universitys flagship social media platforms and helps tell the stories, share the moments, and communicate the mission that defines Notre Dame.

If you enjoy fast-moving work, creative collaboration, and digital storytelling that reaches a global audience, this role offers the chance to help shape the voice of one of the worlds leading universities.

The Opportunity

Notre Dame is seeking a creative and strategic Social Media Specialist to lead the Universitys flagship social media presence. Reporting to the Senior Social Media Manager, this role will help shape content strategy, creative direction, and day-to-day storytelling across both established and emerging platforms.

In addition to managing accounts, this role helps find meaningful stories, creates content people want to engage with, and captures the energy and spirit of Notre Dame in real time. The Social Media Specialist will work closely with photographers, videographers, designers, and communicators across campus to develop social-first content that is engaging, timely, and authentic to the Universitys brand and mission.

The person in this role will also help monitor trends, identify opportunities for engagement, and support communications during high-profile or sensitive moments. Success requires creativity, good judgment, adaptability, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

What Youll Do

• Lead content strategy and creative storytelling across Notre Dames flagship social media channels.
• Collaborate with photographers, videographers, designers, and project managers to create engaging, platform-specific content.
• Monitor social conversations and digital trends to identify opportunities, emerging issues, and audience insights.
• Partner with communicators across campus to surface and amplify stories that reflect the breadth and impact of the University.
• Explore new platforms, storytelling formats, and social trends to keep Notre Dames digital presence innovative and engaging.
• Support reputation management and crisis communications efforts with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

What Will Make You Successful

The ideal candidate is creative, collaborative, curious, and highly attuned to digital culture. You understand how audiences engage with content online and know how to turn ideas into compelling storytelling.

Youre comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, balancing creativity with sound judgment, and collaborating across teams. Most importantly, youre excited by the opportunity to help shape how Notre Dame connects with audiences around the world.

• Bachelors degree required.
• 3-5 years of experience managing social media accounts for a brand or employer.
• Experience with a breadth of social media platforms.
• Experience in real-time social monitoring and sentiment analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Salary: Up to $60,000

Applications will be accepted through June 1, 2026

RESUME & COVER LETTER ARE REQUIRED to be considered for this position. Please add in the attachments section of your application.

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.