Director of Social Media

Division of Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications

We seek a director of social media to oversee and maximize NIU’s social media ecosystem in our efforts to engage, inform and grow our university community.

Under the leadership of the associate vice president for Institutional Communications/chief communications strategist, the director of social media oversees and maximizes NIU’s social media ecosystem in our efforts to engage, inform and grow our university community and is responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication plans designed to increase awareness, engagement and action with internal and external stakeholders as they relate to advancing the university’s mission, vision, values and goals. The position will collaborate with colleagues and students across the university to develop timely, branded and inclusive content to support enrollment and public engagement goals.

NIU takes great pride in its historical success at providing an accessible, affordable and high-quality education to talented students from all populations, but especially underserved populations (first in the family to attend college, students of color or students with high financial need). Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are defining characteristics of NIU. We know that the differences, along with the commonalities, of all who live, study and work here shape and strengthen our Huskie community in meaningful ways.

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About the Division

The Division of Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications (EMMC) supports the university’s mission, vision and values by creating strategic, compelling and innovative communications that drive action and awareness.

EMMC has an extensive portfolio which includes Undergraduate Admissions, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Student Financial Advising Services, Orientation and First Year Programs, Marketing and Creative Services, CRM and Recruitment Communications, Institutional Communications, Web and Internal Communications.

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About NIU

Northern Illinois University is a student-centered, nationally recognized public research university, with expertise that benefits its region and spans the globe in a wide variety of fields, including the sciences, humanities, arts, business, engineering, education, health and law. Through its main campus in DeKalb, Illinois, and education centers for students and working professionals in Chicago, Naperville, Oregon and Rockford, NIU offers more than 100 courses of study while serving a diverse and international student body.

Vision, Mission and Core Values

Northern Illinois University's vision is to be an engine for innovation to advance social mobility; promote personal, professional and intellectual growth; and transform the world through research, artistry, teaching and outreach.

The mission of Northern Illinois University is to empower students through educational excellence and experiential learning as we pursue knowledge, share our research and artistry, and engage communities for the benefit of the region, state, nation and world.

In pursuing our vision and fulfilling our mission, we value and practice:

• Curiosity and creativity.
  • We provide our students active learning experiences.
  • We champion innovation.
  • We commit our resources to supporting students, faculty and staff in their research, artistry and professional development.
• Equity and inclusion.
  • We seek and are strengthened by the diverse perspectives and experiences of our university community members.
  • We use an inclusive decision-making process.
  • We appreciate and respect every member of our community.
• Ethics and integrity.
  • We prepare our students to become global leaders who work to build a better society.
  • We model ethical behavior in and out of the classroom.
  • We are transparent and accountable to our stakeholders.
• Service and stewardship.
  • We serve society and confront local, national and global challenges through collaborations that improve our learning, teaching and research.
  • We make accessible the knowledge and resources we create.
  • We promote our students' success through advising and mentoring.

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