Manager of Social Media and Digital Engagement

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The IRD for this job is:
10/30/2025

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UC Santa Cruz seeks a dynamic professional to lead the university's social media presence, driving strategy, innovation, and engagement across multiple platforms. Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing and Creative Services, this role provides campus wide leadership on best practices, manages high‑impact campaigns and digital ad buys, and ensures UCSC's voice is consistent, creative, and responsive. The position will play a critical role in advancing institutional priorities, strengthening the university's reputation, and connecting audiences to the UCSC story.

Budgeted Salary $79,200 - $86,000/year. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this…