Employment Type : Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY The Smathers Libraries Social Media Specialist develops and implements the George A. Smathers Libraries’ social media presence, including working in partnership with lead representatives of all other authorized accounts representing the Libraries. The Social Media Specialist serves as the primary content creator for the overall Libraries accounts, actively posts to these accounts, interacts with members of the public via social media platforms and analyzes engagement. The Social Media Specialist also designs and delivers training to the Libraries social media account leads. To support all students, staff and faculty, and foster excellence in a diverse and collaborative society, the Libraries are actively seeking candidates who bring culturally-rich lived experiences to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, and perspectives. RESPONSIBILITIES Manages Libraries’ Overall Social Media Initiatives Coordinates Library Social Media Initiatives Organizes Social Media Events and Campaigns Implements social media campaigns for specific collections, projects, units and/or services as requested by Library faculty and staff Professional Development and Training Delivery Other Duties as Assigned Serves on library committees and participates in special projects as requested. COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT The Communications Department coordinates written, graphic and social media communications from the George A. Smathers Libraries for internal and external audiences. The Department includes the Director of Communications and the Social Media Specialist. Each works collaboratively with library administration, faculty and staff to offer and coordinate services to enhance the visibility and accurately project the key messages and image of the George A. Smathers Libraries. The Social Media Specialist is available to help promote projects, collections, events, and more in our George A. Smathers social media spaces. The Social Media Specialist works with the Director of Communications to ensure our social media presence complements our other digital and printed communications. Services the Social Media Specialist offers include design, production, and posting content as it pertains to our events and collections. The Social Media Specialist can also works to offer training on best practices related to the platforms we use. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LIBRARIES The libraries at the University of Florida form the largest academic information resource system in the state of Florida with seven libraries and two off-campus facilities. The George A. Smathers Libraries are comprised of six of the campus libraries, and the off-site facilities. In addition to this system, the Lawton Chiles Legal Information Center is part of the Levin College of Law. The Libraries hold over 6.27 million print volumes, 1.5 million e-books, 145,000 full-text electronic journals, over 1000 electronic databases, 1.3 million documents, over 15 million digitized pages from the Libraries’ collections and 1.4 million maps and images. Distinctive holdings include the Isser and Rae Price Library of Judaica, Latin American and Caribbean Collection, Baldwin Library of Historical Children’s Literature and the P.K. Yonge Library of Florida History. The Libraries maintain partnerships and engages in a variety of collaborative, international projects while engaging with the UF community. We are a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and other regional library consortia. The library staff consists of more than 300 FTE librarians, technical/clerical staff and student assistants. The George A. Smathers Libraries are strong advocates for inclusion and intellectual freedom. The Libraries’ commitment to both is articulated in the Inclusion and Intellectual Freedom Statements. The Smathers Libraries will foster and maintain a culture that supports DEI, as values are foundational and permeates all aspects of our organization per Strategic Directions 4: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Support for professional development is central to the Smathers Libraries. Supports include a formal mentoring program, a robust training program, release time for research and professional service, a comprehensive grants program, and funding for professional development travel. The UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA The University of Florida (UF) is the state of Florida’s preeminent university. The state's oldest and most comprehensive university, UF is among the nation's most academically diverse public universities and won the 2018 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization. UF is currently fifth among “Top Public Universities” in the U.S. News and World Report and second among Forbes “Best Value Public Colleges (2016). UF has a long history of established programs in international education, research, and service. It is one of only 17 public, land-grant universities that belong to the Association of American Universities. At UF we have some of the top faculty in the country. In addition to attracting over $900 million in research each year, they foster the uniquely collaborative environment that transforms potential into actual results. UF traces its beginnings to a small seminary in 1853 and is now one of the largest universities in the nation, with more than 50,000 students. The University of Florida seeks to address key challenges of our time, from COVID-19 to racism. Stronger Together: Promoting Racial Justice through Awareness and Action provides UF faculty and staff with a series of educational offerings to help them better understand and address racism and bias and help promote racial justice at the individual, institutional, and systemic levels. For more information, please consult the UF homepage and the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer website. BENEFITS University benefits for this position include retirement plan options, insurance benefits, paid family leave (parental and medical), tuition fee waiver program, and employee assistance program, as well as paid time off and holidays. Gainesville, Florida, has no state or local income tax. The University of Florida provides ongoing guidelines and resources related to COVID-19, including free testing on campus. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. We are dedicated to the goal of building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff within a culturally diverse and pluralistic environment; we invite all qualified applicants including women, members of underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirement under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a hearing or speech disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 University of Florida Human Resources or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY Gainesville and the surrounding community are home to approximately 257,000 people and both the University of Florida and Santa Fe College. The city is surrounded by more than 40 nature parks, including many spring-fed lakes and rivers, with many paved and unpaved trails for recreation. The city is just over an hour from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Gainesville is an award winning and innovative city, friendly to both professionals and families. The Guide to Greater Gainesville combines award winning photography and compelling articles that capture all the reasons for calling Gainesville your next home. The City of Gainesville is a progressive municipality that seeks to promote racial equity. The area has numerous cultural institutions and is a haven for sports fans. Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Tallahassee, and St. Augustine are all within a two-hour drive. $49,053 minimum salary; The Smathers Libraries offer a salary commensurate with experience and credentials QUALIFICATIONS We value a range of experience and perspectives. Applicants are encouraged to communicate in their application materials and subsequent interview conversations about how their work and other experiences satisfy the following qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. Required: Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and appropriate experience. Application Process To apply, submit Applications will be reviewed as received. Submit all application materials through the Jobs at UF online application system. Failure to submit the required documents may result in the application not being considered. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, please contact Tina Marie Litchfield, George A. Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at tlitchfield@uflib.ufl.edu Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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