Posting Details Posting Details Position Number: 129644 Title: Specialist Functional Title: Communications Specialist/Social Media Content Creator- CII Category Status: 35-Exempt Contingent Category 2 Applicant Search Category: Staff University Authorized FTE: 1.00 Unit: VPA-FM-AVP Facilities Management Campus/College Information: Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment. Position Summary/Purpose of Position: The Communications Specialist/Social Media Content Creator serves as a key strategist responsible for developing and implementing an integrated social media program and writing/editing content for a variety of purposes — social media, newsletters, websites, and communications campaigns. Working in collaboration with the communications team, SMEs, and other stakeholders, this individual creates engaging and informative content that tells the FM story and enhances the organizational image. The Communications Specialist manages day-to-day social media operations, including shooting and editing photos and short videos, content scheduling, posting, and responding to comments and messages. The ideal candidate for this position should be adept at crafting clear and concise content that effectively communicates complex information to diverse audiences, have an exceptional eye for aesthetics, and enjoy a hands-on approach to tracking down and sharing great stories via meaningful images and words. Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks: Contingent II Benefits Summary Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field is required. Experience: At least (6) six years of experience creating and managing engaging social media content and writing/editing print and digital content for various purposes. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills. • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing content strategy. • Advanced knowledge of social media platforms, trends, and best practices. • Demonstrated experience using graphic design and video applications. • Excellent project management skills and ability to juggle projects under deadline pressure and amid changing priorities. • Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail can produce error-free work. • Ability to take the initiative to solve problems and deliver results without close supervision. • Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents within a highly diverse university environment. • Customer service focus, collegial work style, and a keen sense of diplomacy to facilitate effective collaboration. Preferences: Preferences: • Familiarity with AP style. • Understanding of SEO . • Experience working in higher education. Additional Certifications: Additional Information: For full and best consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references by August 21, 2024. The hiring range for this position is $76,153-$95,191. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Maryland in its mission of achieving excellence as the State’s primary center of research and graduate education and the institution of choice for undergraduate students of exceptional ability and promise. We are responsible for the physical campus – its academic, research and administrative spaces, the building infrastructure, and the surrounding landscape. Our workforce of about 800 employees brings a rich diversity of backgrounds, talents, and skills to the management of this complex environment. We serve the campus community twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year. Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position Physical Demands Position resides in a professional office environment; incumbent may be required to travel on or off campus to attend meetin