Communications and Social Media Manager

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

M-F 8a-5p

This is a Full-Time Administrative position at grade 15 with an annual salary range of $63,673 to $84,897 The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter)
• Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
• Time Off with Pay
• Professional Development/Expense
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sick Banks

Exempt

No

The Communications and Social Media Manager develops and executes written, visual, and digital communications that advance Elgin Community College's mission, support institutional priorities, and engage students, employees, alumni, and community stakeholders.

Under the direction of the Director of Communications, this position develops content strategies and plans for social media, ECCTV, and digital signage while independently managing day-to-day content creation, publishing, audience engagement, and content performance. The position develops and manages content across multiple communication channels; writes news stories, feature articles, and other institutional communications; supports media relations activities; collaborates with photographers, videographers, and Creative Services staff;

analyzes communication metrics; and assists with executive, emergency, and crisis communications as assigned. The position exercises independent judgment in content development, editorial decisions, project prioritization, and the management of multiple concurrent assignments.

As the designated backup to the Director of Communications for operational communications matters, the position ensures continuity of communications functions during the Director's absence by coordinating ongoing activities, responding to routine communications needs, and maintaining established workflows and deadlines.