Coordinator, Social Media
Salary
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Location
Kankakee Community College, 100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
ADM260619
Department
Marketing and Public Relations
Opening Date
06/19/2026
Description
The Social Media Coordinator develops and leads the college's social media strategy to support institutional goals and strengthen the college's brand and reputation. This role is responsible for content creation, social engagement, and storytelling across platforms. The Social Media Coordinator plays a hands-on role in writing, photographing, filming, and producing content that elevates the student and alumni experience while advancing the colleges mission.
Examples of Duties
A. Develops and implements a content strategy for the college's primary social media channels (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, X/Twitter).
B. Monitors trends and analytics to optimize engagement and reach.
C. Generates original content including written posts, graphics, videos, and photo stories.
D. Plans and executes real-time coverage of campus events, student life, and special announcements.
E. Interviews students, alumni, and staff to write and share their stories and testimonials.
F. Captures and edits high-quality photos and video footage to use across digital platforms.
G. Creates short-form videos optimized for social media.
H. Ensures content aligns with brand and accessibility standards.
I. Serves as the voice of the college on social media, responding to comments and messages in a timely and authentic manner.
J. Cultivates an engaging online community through interactive posts and campaigns.
K. Maintains the digital photo library by ingesting, organizing, and keywording images for long-term access and use.
L. Tracks content calendar, approvals, and asset usage.
M. Works closely with departments, student organizations, and external partners to identify stories and promotional opportunities.
N. Serves as a liaison between the marketing team and campus units seeking social media support.
Minimum Qualifications
A. Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field.
B. Minimum of two years of professional experience managing social media accounts for an organization.
C. Strong writing, editing, photography, and video production skills.
D. Proficiency in social media platforms, scheduling tools, and Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or Lightroom).
E. Familiarity with content analytics and reporting tools.
F. Experience working in higher education or a mission-driven organization is a plus.
G. May be eligible for remote work up to two days per week.
Supplemental Information
Hiring range; $49,456/yr. min. - $55,638/yr. 1st quartile - $61,820/yr. mid.
2025 KCC Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program
2025 BCBS Summary of Benefits Coverage
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KCC is a well-known and respected business partner in our community. Our mission and five core values are paramount. One of the five core values is Integrity. That being said, have you ever been terminated, placed on leave, or not had your employment contract renewed for illegal, unethical, or immoral behavior which would contradict our value of integrity?
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After reviewing the job description can you perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation?
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Employer Kankakee Community College
Address 100 College Drive
Kankakee, Illinois, 60901
Phone 815-802-8128
815-802-8124
Website http://www.kcc.edu