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Social Media Specialist

Dartmouth College

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

May 19, 2026

Position Information

Position Title	Social Media Specialist
Position Number	0000000
Hiring Range Minimum	Please inquire.
Hiring Range Maximum	Please inquire.
Location of Position	Hanover, NH
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Position Purpose	The Social Media Specialist (Temporary) provides experienced, hands-on support to Dartmouth's flagship social media channels during a planned team transition. Reporting to the Director of Social Strategy and Digital Engagement, this three-month role keeps Dartmouth's institutional social presence operating at a high standard while permanent team members are recruited and onboarded. The Specialist contributes across content production, editorial coordination, and community engagement - operating with the seasoned judgment to make sound day-to-day decisions independently. This role is well suited to someone with a strong social media background who can step in quickly, hold a high standard of quality, and operate with limited ramp-up time.
Required Qualifications	Bachelor's degree plus 5 or more years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Significant professional experience producing and managing content for institutional or brand social media channels. Strong editorial judgment and the ability to make sound day-to-day decisions about content, tone, and timing with limited supervision. Excellent copywriting skills and a track record of writing in a defined institutional or brand voice. Working knowledge of design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or Figma. Experience managing community engagement on social platforms. Familiarity with social media management platforms such as Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or similar. Ability to ramp up quickly, work independently, and operate effectively in a transitional environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in higher education, a research institution, or a comparably complex organization. Familiarity with Dartmouth's audiences, voice, or institutional context. Experience contributing to social media campaigns for major institutional moments.
FLSA	Exempt
Employment Category	Temporary Full Time
Schedule	Full-time, on-site three-month engagement.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Erin Supinka
Department Contact Phone Number	6-2255
Department Contact for Cover Letter	Erin Supinka, Director of Social Strategy and Digital Engagement
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Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
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Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85748

Key Accountabilities

Content Production and Editorial Coordination - 60%

Produces day-to-day content for flagship channels, including copy, graphics, carousels, and Stories.
Supports short-form video production for flagship channels in collaboration with existing team members during the transition period.
Helps maintain the content calendar and publishing cadence across platforms.
Contributes to editorial planning and support execution of in-flight campaigns.
Coordinates with campus partners and contributors to source content and assets.

Community Engagement and Platform Monitoring - 30%

Manages day-to-day community engagement, including responses to comments, direct messages, and mentions in Dartmouth's institutional voice.
Monitors platforms for sentiment, trending topics, and emerging issues, flagging items requiring escalation.

Transition Support - 10%

Supports the Director of Social Strategy and Digital Engagement in maintaining continuity of operations during the team transition.
Helps document workflows, content systems, and active projects to support the onboarding of incoming permanent team members.

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned.