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Why work at UJ?

We strive to offer our employees a diverse work environment that values service, leadership, personal well-being, and professional development. Our faculty and staff know our students. They work with them in the classroom, cheer them on at games, and are in the audience at their performances. Our employees truly make a lasting difference in their lives.

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At UJ, we value your worth as an employee, and as a person. That means we work hard to meet our goals and help each student develop into the person they are meant to be. And we also go home at the end of the day.

The Jimmie family

When you work at UJ, you don’t just join a team, you join a family. And that’s not a cliché here. It’s a perk of working at a small University that values every member of our community. We even have a Caring Fund, which is financial assistance reserved for staff or faculty suffering a hardship.

Great benefits

We offer a well-rounded benefit package that includes:

Health, dental and vision coverage available
Long-term disability insurance
Paid holidays and vacation
Retirement contributions
Tuition waiver for spouse and dependents
Free admission to all university athletic and fine arts events
Free access to the Larson Center and Foss Wellness Center

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The University of Jamestown prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family medical history or genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military or veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or other status, in accordance with all state and federal applicable laws. The University of Jamestown prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including but not limited to sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities. The University will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination, and any such conduct is prohibited. The University also prohibits any form of discipline or retaliation for reporting incidents of discrimination.

Social Media and Digital Designer

Jamestown, ND

Full Time

Experienced

Social Media and Digital Designer – University of Jamestown
Location: Jamestown, North Dakota
Employment Type: Full-time, in-person, 12-month staff position
Application Deadline: Open until filled
FLSA Status: Full-time, exempt

The University of Jamestown is seeking a creative, strategic, and detail-oriented Social Media Manager & Digital Designer to elevate our digital presence and support the university’s mission of academic excellence, faith integration, and community engagement. This role combines content strategy, social media management, graphic design, and digital storytelling to engage prospective students, current students, alumni, faculty, staff, and donors across multiple platforms.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to create social-first content that reflects the University’s brand, mission, and institutional priorities through strong writing, visual storytelling, photography, short-form video, and digital design. This role requires a high degree of independent strategic thinking, creativity, initiative, and understanding of platform-specific best practices and audience behavior.

About the University of Jamestown:
Established in 1883, the University of Jamestown is a private, Christian liberal arts university with its roots based in Jamestown, North Dakota. Committed to the “Jamestown Journey to Success,” we integrate liberal arts with professional preparation, fostering academic excellence and a supportive, family-like community.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead strategy, planning, content creation, and day-to-day management of the University’s primary social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and emerging platforms.
Develop and maintain a forward-looking content calendar aligned with University priorities, campaigns, events, enrollment initiatives, advancement efforts, and institutional storytelling opportunities.
Create engaging social-first content, including short-form video, photography, graphics, captions, and other digital assets.
Write and edit compelling copy aligned with the University’s brand voice and audience goals.
Monitor social media trends, platform updates, audience behavior, and emerging content opportunities.
Foster meaningful audience engagement through active interaction, community-building, and timely responses across platforms.
Collaborate with departments across campus to identify and promote stories, events, student experiences, alumni achievements, and institutional initiatives.
Serve as a resource for University-affiliated social media accounts by providing guidance, education, and support related to digital storytelling, content strategy, and brand alignment.
Coordinate occasional social media training sessions, workshops, or resource-sharing opportunities for campus partners managing social media accounts.
Capture photography and video content at University events and programs as needed for social and digital storytelling purposes.
Edit short-form and platform-native video content for social media and digital campaigns.
Assist with digital marketing campaigns and related content initiatives as assigned.
Support the University’s overall visual identity and digital brand standards through thoughtful content creation and design execution.

Skills

Familiarity with social media scheduling, analytics, and content management tools
Strong writing, editing, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and execute projects with minimal supervision
Strong creative judgment and understanding of visual brand consistency
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed primarily indoors with extensive screen time. with potential exposure to various weather conditions.
May require lifting/carry/pull up to 30 pounds for occasional events, photoshoots, and/or travel.
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time as position is primarily desk based (75% of time).
The position may involve working evenings, weekends, depending on event schedule.
Travel expectations 10%.

Qualifications:

Experience in social media management, digital marketing, communications, graphic design, photography, videography
Experience with the use of scheduling platforms, analytic dashboards, Adobe, and multiple social apps
Strong understanding of major social media platforms, content trends, audience engagement strategies, and digital storytelling best practices
Experience creating content for social-first and short-form video platforms

Reliable attendance and punctuality
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Positive attitude and professional demeanor
Must pass a criminal background check

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Jamestown is an AA/EO employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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