Director, Social Media and Digital Engagement

Required Education and Experience

Education

4-year college degree in Communications, Marketing, or Social Media

Experience

• 7 to 10 years experience in higher education, communications, social media management.
• 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience leading social media or digital communications efforts
• Solid understanding of UMGC’s mission and the operations of a large public university
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across the institution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; sound judgment in representing the university online
• Proficiency with social media and digital communication tools; strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret performance data and audience insights
• Demonstrated ability to lead with limited oversight as a proactive, self-starting operator who can manage teams, workflows, and priorities independently while knowing when to elevate issues; experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders without direct authority
• Ability to navigate complex situations, manage competing priorities, and handle conflict with professionalism and strong emotional intelligence

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume. UMGC offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for qualifying positions, such as tuition remission, generous leave and healthcare. For detailed benefits information, please visit: https://careers.umgc.edu/benefits.html.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at [email protected].