Digital Communications Specialist - Communications Specialist 2

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Working Title:

Digital Communications Specialist
- Communications Specialist 2

Institution:

Riverland Community College

Classification

Title:

Communications Specialist 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214:
Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

AustinRIVR
- Albert Lea Campus

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified
- Unlimited

Salary Range:

$29.76 - $43.69 / $62,139.00 - $91,225.00

Job Description

The Digital Communication Specialist coordinates Riverland Community College's digital communications by managing the college's public website, digital content, social media, and online engagement strategies. Working within the priorities established by Riverland’s Comprehensive Marketing and Communication plan, this position plans and implements integrated digital communications that support enrollment, student success, community engagement, and institutional priorities.

Working collaboratively with the Communication team, this position develops engaging visual and written digital content, manages Riverland’s public website, coordinates institutional social media activities, supports digital accessibility initiatives, and uses analytics to improve communication effectiveness. The position serves as the department’s primary resource for website content management and governance, social media practices, digital engagement, search engine optimization (SEO), and digital accessibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

1.
Administer Riverland’s website content and governance.

• In coordination with departments, create and manage content for web pages on the public website

• Independently administer and continuously improve Riverland’s public website in alignment with the Comprehensive Marketing Plan, institutional priorities, and established brand standards.

• Implement and maintain website governance processes to ensure content is accurate, current, accessible, user-focused, and aligned with institutional priorities.

• Develop, document, and apply operational standards and best practices for website content organization, navigation, user experience, and content lifecycle management.

• Coordinate website updates with departments, content managers, and external vendors.

• Analyze website traffic, search performance, search engine optimization (SEO), user behavior, and engagement data to identify opportunities and recommend improvements that increase the visibility, usability, and effectiveness of Riverland’s digital communications.

• Monitor emerging website trends and recommend improvements to strengthen Riverland’s digital presence.

• Serve as the department’s primary resource for website governance and web best practices.

Priority:
Essential
Percent of Time: 30%

2.
Coordinate digital communications and institutional social media.

• Develop and implement coordinated social media strategies that support enrollment, retention, advancement, and institutional priorities.

• Coordinate digital communication campaigns across the website, social media, email, and other digital platforms.

• Develop digital content calendars in collaboration with the Communication team.

• Create engaging graphics, videos, photography, reels, stories, and other digital content supporting institutional goals.

• Provide consultation, guidance, and operational coordination for departmental social media accounts.

• Monitor engagement, audience trends, and campaign performance and recommend improvements in accordance with college standards.

• Collaborate with the Marketing & Graphic Specialist to ensure consistent visual identity across print and digital communications.

Priority:
Essential
Percent of Time: 30%

3.
Create digital content supporting marketing and institutional priorities.

• Develop visual and written digital content highlighting student success, workforce partnerships, alumni, academic programs, community engagement, and institutional accomplishments.

• Design graphics and digital assets for websites, email campaigns, social media, presentations, etc.

• Coordinate content updates to ensure digital communications remain timely, accurate, and relevant.

• Collaborate…