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HyVee

Social Media Strategist

West Des Moines, IA

Develop and manage platform-specific social media strategies in partnership with the Social Media Manager, ensuring content aligns with organizational priorities while driving brand awareness ...

Healthcare Partners

Social Worker

Webster City, IA · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

We are actively hiring a Social Worker to support residents and families while helping ensure their emotional, social, and psychosocial needs are met. The Social Worker plays an important role in ...

Ironside Human Resources

Social Worker

Indianola, IA · On-site

$69K - $90K/yr

The Social Worker Opportunity: * Full-time, direct-hire position * Mon-Fri, day shift * Great clinic leadership and administration team! * Competitive salary based on experience * Provide mental ...

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How much do social manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for social manager in Iowa is $73,231.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,900.00 and $82,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a social manager do?

A Social Manager, often called a Social Media Manager, is responsible for creating, curating, and managing content across a company's social media platforms. They engage with the audience, develop strategies to increase brand awareness, and analyze performance metrics to improve campaigns. Social Managers also stay updated with the latest trends and ensure that the company's online presence aligns with its overall marketing goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a social manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Social Media Manager, you need expertise in content creation, digital marketing, analytics, and a solid understanding of various social media platforms, often supported by a degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Canva, and Google Analytics, as well as certifications in social media marketing, is highly valuable. Excellent communication, creativity, adaptability, and strong organizational skills help professionals excel in engaging audiences and managing multiple campaigns. These competencies ensure effective brand representation, audience growth, and measurable results in a fast-evolving digital landscape.

How does a social manager typically collaborate with other departments within a company?

A Social Manager works closely with teams such as marketing, public relations, customer service, and product management to ensure consistent messaging and effective engagement across platforms. They often coordinate campaigns, share insights from social media analytics, and relay customer feedback to relevant departments. This collaboration helps align social media efforts with broader business objectives and ensures a unified brand voice. Regular meetings and cross-functional projects are common, making strong communication and teamwork skills essential for success in this role.

How do I become a social manager with no experience?

To become a social manager with no experience, focus on building skills in social media platforms, content creation, and analytics through online courses or certifications. Gaining practical experience by managing personal or volunteer social media accounts can also help demonstrate your abilities to employers.

What are the most commonly searched types of Social jobs in Iowa?

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Infographic showing various Social Manager job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,231 per year, or $35.2 per hour.

Social Work Manager - Care Coordination Division - 100%

Iowa City, IA • On-site

University of Iowa
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

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6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

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Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Social Work Manager for the Adult Care Coordination Division. This position will manage, supervise staff, programs and activities within the adult inpatient, outpatient and ED units and clinics and entitlement programs. This position will provide consultation for difficult mental health assessments, treatments and consultations for adolescents, adults and/or their families. This includes practice skills in areas of social casework, consultation, program management and development, supervision, teaching and training and public education.
This position will adhere to the standards regarding attendance, documentation, continuous quality improvement, statistics, policies & procedures, and the Code of Ethics.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Direct clinical operations of the Adult Social Work team.
  • Oversee schedule of staff work hours, lead organizational meetings, continuously evaluate the status of patients and coordinate treatment activities to ensure attention to their changing needs.
  • Provide direct supervision of Adult Social Work Supervisors and Adult Social Work staff.
  • Recruit, train and provide ongoing supervision for Adult Social Work team staff.
  • Participate in staff recruitment, interview, hiring, work assignments, and orientation and performance supervision according to work rules, regulations, and policies and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Create and review monthly, annual, and ad-hoc reports for team productivity.
  • Assist Adult Social Work Supervisors and Adult Social Work Team Leads with development and implementation of staff orientation and training.
  • Oversees Patient Medication Assistance Program (PMAP) and Healthcare Benefits Assistance Program (HCBAP).
  • Act as liaison between Social Security Administration, Disability Determination Services and Department of Human Services.
  • Provide updates and education to staff regarding medical assistance application changes (i.e., Medicaid, HCBS Waivers, Supplemental Security Income, etc.)
  • Reviews proposed/implemented program and rule changes and identifies and reports implications for hospital and patients.
  • Develop and maintain policies and procedures, workflows, and documentation standards for the Adult Social Work Team.
  • Regularly participate in collaborative consultation with various interdisciplinary teams and clinical leaders to address various systemic challenges on the inpatient units and in the outpatient clinics.
  • Develop and administer the team budget in conjunction with the Director of Care Coordination - Adult.
  • Initiate and maintain positive relationships with community mental health providers, law enforcement, other human services agencies, and community resources (e.g., landlords, employers).
  • Assist Social Work Practice Leader with educating Adult Care Coordination team and hospital staff on changes in relation to Social Work services.
  • Represents the interests of the University and Adult Care Coordination leadership in the use of resources to meet service and productivity demands within unit goals and budgets, strives to promote continual process and quality improvement.
  • Address customer service issues. Implement strategic action plans. Assure quality in services and program delivery.
  • Provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching and counseling to assure outcomes are achieved.
  • Represents Adult Care Coordination Social Work to Hospital Administration and take part in consultations, program reviews and strategic planning.
  • Serves as a resource to physicians, nurses, peers and Adult Care Coordination staff in managing complex cases and resolving issues.
  • Ensure compliance and understanding of CMS guidelines, HIPAA, case management and regulatory guidelines.

Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: 8-hour shifts, typically between 7:30am - 4:30pm.
Pay Grade: Professional and Scientific Job Classifications by Pay Level | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)
Benefits Highlights:
  • Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
  • Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
  • For more information about Why Iowa?, click here

Required Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Social Work or a related field is required.
  • License to practice social work in Iowa.
  • Minimum 6-8 years Social Work experience, which includes both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health care settings.
  • Experience working in an academic healthcare management role.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and adhere to deadlines.
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating as part of multi-disciplinary care teams, including ability to effect change and resolve recalcitrant problems.
  • Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so.

Desired Qualifications
  • Specialized certification for social workers related to the role, such as Certification by the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW), or other certifications pertinent to role.
  • Experience in Department of Human Services income maintenance or Social Security programs is desirable.
  • Care coordination experience or case management skills.

Application Process: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Maggie Kusiak at CCD-HR@uiowa.edu

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