Social Media & Content Coordinator

Kansas State University Salina is seeking a dedicated, creative Social Media and Content Coordinator to support the day-to-day execution of K-State Salina's social media and digital content efforts across platforms. This position creates and publishes engaging content, captures campus stories through short-form video, photography and interviews, supports recruitment and engagement campaigns, monitors audience interaction, and tracks content performance.

Working closely with recruitment, engagement and marketing colleagues, the coordinator helps showcase K-State Salina's students, programs, partnerships, events, facilities and outcomes in timely, audience-focused ways. The Social Media and Content Creator role is designed to strengthen awareness, support recruitment and enrollment, promote new academic programs and campus initiatives, and build meaningful connections with prospective students, families, current students, alumni, industry partners, employees and the broader community.

K-State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus is a distinctive part of Kansas State University. Located in Salina, Kansas, approximately 65 miles west of K-State's Manhattan campus, Salina offers a close-knit campus environment with the opportunities and resources of a Big 12 university.

Our campus is centered on innovative learning, real-world experiences and industry connections. Students work alongside faculty and industry partners in fields that are shaping the future of aviation, engineering and technology.

This position is Hybrid eligible. Candidates must be on campus regularly throughout each work week.Hybrid eligibility will be evaluated based on individual performance.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent)
• Four years of relevant experience.

Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, digital media, advertising, integrated marketing communications, or a related field.
• Two or more years of relevant professional experience creating and publishing social media or digital content for an organization, brand, agency, business, nonprofit, public institution, or comparable setting.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong social copywriting, visual storytelling, short-form video, photography and audience engagement.
• Experience creating content for multiple social platforms and adapting creative approaches for different audiences.
• Experience supporting the promotion or launch of a product, service, academic program, initiative, partnership or event.
• Experience with social media scheduling, analytics, listening, reporting, paid promotion or performance optimization.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva or comparable content-production tools and the ability to capture and edit high-quality content using mobile and professional equipment.
• Experience in higher education, student recruitment, enrollment marketing, workforce development, aviation, technology, industry, or another mission-driven or audience-focused environment.
• Knowledge of accessibility, brand stewardship, copyright, permissions, privacy and responsible social media practices.
• Strong writing, interpersonal communication, organization, project coordination, adaptability, initiative, creativity, professionalism and follow-through.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• PDF Portfolio with examples of creative work. For video/motion projects, include the link in the PDF where the video can be viewed.
• Names and Contact information for three current, professional references

Applications close on: October 11, 2026

$45,000 - $55,000. Salary offers commensurate on experience and education.