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Department Summary
Ole Miss Athletics strives to advance a championship culture that develops, educates and empowers our student-athletes while providing a premier experience for the Ole Miss family.
Role Specifications
Below you will find classification and compensation information. For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system Human Resource Compensation Page
Family - Communications and Marketing
Sub-Family - Communications
Career Track / Level - P1
Grade - 4
MinMidMax
$38,771$48,464$58,157
Role Summary
This position develops and implements social media strategies to raise public awareness of, understanding of, and appreciation for Ole Miss Men's Basketball with critical target audiences. The incumbent oversees the creation of content, the reporting and accuracy of analytical data related to social media content, manages the distribution of content for official athletics social media accounts, and drives/maintains engagement across social media platforms.
Examples of Work Performed
-Day-to-day management and execution of Ole Miss Men's Basketball Social Media properties and other digital verticals.
-Oversees distribution of content for official athletics social media accounts and other digital platforms.
-Assistance in Main Athletics social media properties.
-Conducts research on social media trends and audience preferences.
-Game day coverage for Ole Miss Football on social media channels and Ole Miss digital verticals.
-Creates, designs, and produces specialized content for social media platforms.
-Oversight and thought leadership for Ole Miss Men's and Women's Golf, Cross Country and Track & Field
-Maintains editorial calendar for social media platforms.
-Develops presentations for the University community on social media use.
-Provides guidance, training, and supervision to subordinate staff.
-In-Season travel when sport assignment can accommodate, post-season travel required.
-Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.
Essential Functions
These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.
1. Evaluates, researches and documents content sources according to established policies and procedures.
2. Receives and responds to general inquiries and individuals and groups according to established policies and procedures.
3. Writes and edits content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with unit goals.
4. Drafts and supports the authoring of a range of documents for use by internal and external audiences.
5. Reviews documents and communications for accuracy.
6. Assists in creating communication campaigns that align with work unit or program strategies.
Minimum Education/Experience
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Experience: N/A
Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience related to the above described duties.
EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Minimum Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements: These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis.
Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.
Physical Exertion: The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.
Vision: Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.
Motor Coordination: While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
