DIGITAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE
Company: Stanford University
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
The Stanford Accelerator for Learning seeks to hire a highly
skilled and motivated Digital Community Associate to join our
efforts in advancing Stanford's impact in the world. This new role
will be responsible for executing digital marketing and
communications strategies, primarily focusing on the Accelerator
website and social media channels. Through various communications
activities, the Digital Community Associate will help build
visibility for Accelerator programs, research, and innovations, and
support its goal of transforming the lives of learners
worldwide.
Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting
information regarding this job opportunity.
If you are passionate about creating and sharing meaningful
stories, enjoy working on a variety of projects in different media,
and aspire to engage audiences around promising learning solutions,
we invite you to apply and be part of our dynamic team. Applicants
must submit a cover letter, and are encouraged to include samples
of their work with their application.ABOUT USHoused at the Stanford
Graduate School of Education, the Stanford Accelerator for Learning
is the first university-wide initiative connecting scholars across
disciplines and with external partners to bridge research,
innovation, practice, and policy, and bring quality scalable and
equitable learning experiences to all learners, throughout the
lifespan. The Stanford Accelerator for Learning focuses on learning
challenges most in need of new discoveries, evidence, and solutions
and where we believe Stanford can make the most difference. Those
include: adult learning, digital learning, early childhood
education and development, equity in learning, learning
differences, and systems change & policy.POSITION SUMMARYThe
Digital Community Associate will manage the Accelerator website and
curate content for social posts and other online platforms. The
role is highly collaborative and will work across teams and with
faculty members, external partners, vendors, and others. The
position, which reports to the Director of Communications for the
Accelerator, is 30 hours per week (or 75% FTE) and hybrid with the
expectation that work assignments will include occasionally
attending on-campus, in-person events and interviews. It is a
2-year term with the possibility of renewal.Your primary
responsibilities will include:Website:
- Update pages by adding new stories, events, announcements, and
other content that spotlight the mission, goals, and work of the
Accelerator;
- Work to periodically refresh website visual content;
- Identify areas of improvement from a UI/UX perspective and work
with the Sr. Designer & Developer to develop and deploy website
enhancements.Social Media:
- Maintain Accelerator social channels and grow its digital
community;
- Curate and summarize stories about research and impact to post
on social media channels;
- Optimize content cadence, follow a content calendar, and
support marketing and communications strategies for events and
programs;
- Compile data, analyze and report on social media use, including
how content is performing and create recommendations for
management.To be successful in this position, you will
bring:Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience or
combination of education and relevant experience.Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal communications
groups across campus.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
- Capacity to synthesize materials and communicate information in
a manner easily understood.
- Experience with managing projects to specifications and to meet
expected deadlines.
- Ability to perform detailed work with a high level of accuracy
and attention to detail.Preferred Qualifications:
- Communications experience in a nonprofit or education sector,
including industry. Familiarity with education trends is highly
desirable.
- Social media management experience in education or technology
industry.
- Experience in photography, video, and/or graphic design.
- Familiarity working with project, content, and creative asset
management systems including Adobe Creative, Asana, Khoros, and
Canva.Physical Requirements:
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
- Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp
lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone,
sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that
weigh up to 10 pounds.
- Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.The expected pay
range for this position is $60,981 to $70,120 per annum.Stanford
University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate
of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.
The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on
factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities
of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate,
departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic
location and external market pay for comparable jobs.At Stanford
University, base pay represents only one aspect of the
comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website
provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of
benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the
rewards package for this position may be discussed during the
hiring process.Why Stanford is for You:Imagine a world without
search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through
first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses.
Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich
the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated
17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our
legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
- Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition
reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening,
or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
- A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous
time-off, and family care resources.
- A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds
of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise
facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
- Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails,
and museums.
- Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing
incentives, discounts and more!We pride ourselves in being a
culture that encourages and empowers you.The job duties listed are
typical examples of work performed by positions in this job
classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as
a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and
responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary
depending on department or program needs without changing the
general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.
Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.Consistent with
its obligations under the law, the University will provide
reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with
disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for
any part of the application or hiring process should contact
Stanford University Human Resources. For all other inquiries,
please submit a contact form.Stanford is an equal opportunity
employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran
status, or another other characteristic protected by law.
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