Social Media Analyst

Department BSD PSY - Lyons Lab About the Department To transform mental health through compassionate, innovative interdisciplinary care, pioneering research, and the education of future leaders dedicated to advancing the well-being of individuals, families, and their communities. Job SummaryThe Social Media Analyst is responsible for the organization’s presence across social platforms. This role ensures that program updates, resources, and opportunities are communicated in a clear, engaging, and accessible manner.By blending creativity with consistency, the Social Media Coordinator supports outreach, builds engagement, and helps connect our community with meaningful information. Responsibilities Manage organizational social media accounts, including content creation, posting, and scheduling. Monitor engagement, respond to comments, and interact with followers in a timely and professional manner. Track analytics to identify trends and inform strategy. Develop and maintain social media policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent and ethical communication.Collaborate with the Community Engagement & Partnerships Lead, Multimedia Specialist, IDEA Lead, and other teams to identify and share important organizational updates. Coordinate with external partners when joint communications are needed. Contribute to projects beyond core duties, such as communications or content design. Gathers and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the organization's programs, accomplishments, or point of view, with moderate to high levels of guidance and direction.Accomplishes assigned duties through two or more of the following: written communications; visual/graphic media, which may include Web site development and maintenance; speeches and personal contact. The incumbent is still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. Solves a range of straightforward problems. Maintains existing digital and social media accounts (including routine website maintenance). May identify new and emerging social media outlets for communicating to specific audiences. Performs other related work as needed.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. WorkExperience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through Experience: Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt voice and tone to different audiences. Technical Skills or Knowledge: Experience with major social media platforms, Canva, and analytics tools.Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365. Preferred Competencies Creativity and a good eye for branding and design. Organized and responsive, with the ability to manage multiple platforms and deadlines. Attention to detail. Organizational skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Application Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.Job Family Communications Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Hourly FLSA Status Non-Exempt Pay Range $24.04 - $31.25The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. Benefits Eligible YesThe University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. 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