Assistant Director of Social Media

Assistant Director of Social Media

Posting Details

Job Title

Assistant Director of Social Media

Department

UNIVERSITY MARKETING

Position Number

FP415A

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Web & Digital Strategy, the Assistant Director of Social Media leads social engagement as an integral part of the University Communications team. The position serves as a strategic, multi-platform content creator, guiding a high-level, on-trend social strategy to increase brand visibility among key audiences while reflecting the vision and mission of ODU. The Assistant Director develops social media best practices and provides expert guidance and leadership to digital communicators across all ODU divisions. Given the nature of the positions in University Communications, the employee occupying this position may be required to work during a University closing. There may be occasions where the employee will be asked to work during U university closings as directed by his or her supervisor. These instances may include working from a remote location (i.e. telework, etc.).

Position Type

FullTime

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of graphic design tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and video editing software.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong professional writing and editing skills.
• Ability to develop creative, compelling, and persuasive visual communications furthering strategic marketing objectives.
• Ability to translate complex ideas into digestible social media content.
• Ability to work independently and proactively with other team members, identifying resources and approaches to achieving job goals and outcomes.
• Ability to interact effectively with a broad range of internal partners, including leadership, faculty, scientists, researchers, and students.
• Bachelor’s Degree in English, communications, marketing, or an equivalent combination of training, and relevant experience.
• Considerable experience at a professional level developing and implementing social media strategy and managing branded social media accounts for an organization.
• Considerable experience applying analytical skills to generate insights to get results.
• Some experience in a social media role for a large, complex organization.
• Some working experience with a variety of social media dashboards, listening and monitoring tools.
• Some experience delivering emergency or crisis communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, with a focus on customer service.
• Considerable experience with higher education and social media marketing.
• Considerable experience managing social media in a professional setting.

Conditions of Employment

Anticipated hiring range is 60,000 – 65,000 DOQ

Job Open Date

10/13/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Application Review Date

10/21/2026

Job Close Date

11/06/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Applicants must submit a portfolio for review

Criminal Background Check

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Media Portfolio

Optional Documents

If you have questions

Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty applicants, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757) 683-3042 or Jobsearch@odu.edu.

Teaching and Research Faculty applicants, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at aafacultyemployment@odu.edu.