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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 college's 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 required.
B. Minimum of two years of professional experience managing social media accounts for an organization required.
C. Strong writing, editing, photography, and video production skills required.
D. Proficiency in social media platforms, scheduling tools, and Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or Lightroom) required.
E. Familiarity with content analytics and reporting tools required.
F. Experience working in higher education or a mission-driven organization is preferred.
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.
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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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If yes, please explain:
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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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Indicate your highest "conferred" degree.(transcript or diploma of highest degree will need to be presented at time of interview)
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Some college credits
- Certificate
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate
- None
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Is your degree in any of the following areas?
- Marketing
- Communications
- Journalism
- Other related area
- None of the above
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Are you proficient in the following? (mark all that apply)
- Social Media Platforms
- Scheduling Tools
- Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or Lightroom
- Others
- None of the above
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Are you familiar with content analytics and reporting tools?
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Do you have strong skills in the following areas? (mark all that apply)
- Yes, writing
- Yes, editing
- Yes, photography
- Yes, video production
- Others
- None of the above
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Number of years of professional experience managing social media accounts for an organization?
- 1 year or less
- 2-4 years
- 5-7 years
- 8 or more years
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Computer experience:
- MS Word or comparable application
- MS Excel or comparable application
- MS Power Point or comparable application
- MS Access or comparable application
- MS Outlook or comparable application
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List any other computer applications:
Required Question