Website and Social Media Writing Coordinator

Springfield, Illinois

Lincoln Land Community College
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Position Title
Website and Social Media Writing Coordinator

Full Time or Part Time
Full Time

Months Worked Per Year

12

Hours Worked Per Week

40

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8AM-5PM

Remote Work Availability
No

Job Description Summary

Got a knack for writing and social media? LLCC is looking for someone like you. As our Website and Social Media Coordinator, you'll help share our story, engage our community, and bring new students to campus.

As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and starting with 15 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC.Starting salary is likely to be between $50,818 and $58,552 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills.

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in communication, English, marketing or related field by start date.
  • Experience writing and editing original content for the web and multiple social media platforms.
  • Experience with a website content management system.
  • Computer competency and ability to use MS Office and other software.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with AP style, Google Analytics, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and Search Engine Optimization.
  • Computer competency in Adobe Acrobat and other software.

Physical Requirements

Position Salary
Starting salary is likely to be between $50,818 and $58,552 per year with an excellent benefits package.

Requisition Detail Information

Open Date
04/17/2025

Last Day to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before May 18, 2025, to be considered during the initial review window. In-person interviews for this position are anticipated to begin early June with an anticipated start date of early July.

Applicants must upload two writing samples to their application. Please include one writing sample from social media.

Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.

If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at if you have any questions.

Lincoln Land Community College

ATTN: Human Resources

P.O. Box 19256

Springfield, IL 62794

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

Write engaging, accurate and succinct content for the LLCC website to promote the college's programs and services. Participate as a member of the Web Team. Keep in frequent contact with website content reviewers and edit the content they submit as needed, reviewing for accuracy, ADA compliance and AP style before posting updates to their webpages. Proactively monitor the website daily for errors, ADA compliance and search engine optimization issues and updates needed. Perform an annual content audit of website.

Essential Duty?
Yes

Description of Job Duty

Create, write and post engaging content for LLCC's social media accounts appropriate to each platform. Compile regular reports on social media engagement and lead weekly social media meetings with CCO, director of communications and PRM assistant. Maintain list of all LLCC social media accounts and administrators and monitor for activity, accuracy and digital accessibility. Store account passwords in PRM's secure system. Assess new social media account requests, set up accounts and train administrators. Assist in account recovery and deletion. Take event photos; film, edit and caption social media videos and design basic social media graphics. Collaborate with PRM assistant to create weekly social media plan. Periodically involve PRM student worker(s) in social media planning and content creation. Author and update collegewide social media guidelines and best practices. Research trends and accessibility features.

Essential Duty?
Yes

Description of Job Duty

Proofread using AP Style and distribute PRM press releases via email, and proofread publications including FORWARD magazine, brochures and flyers. Prepare ADA compliant PDFs of publications for website posting.

Essential Duty?
Yes

Description of Job Duty

Assist with planning, implementation and post-event evaluation of PRM events.

Essential Duty?
Yes

Description of Job Duty

Supervise PRM student worker(s) and assign duties, including photography/videography and mailings.

Essential Duty?
Yes

Description of Job Duty

Assist in the college planning and assessment program by developing annual work unit objectives that impact long-range priority goals.

Essential Duty?
No

Description of Job Duty

Other duties as assigned.

Essential Duty?
No

Description of Job Duty

Assist with writing and proofing of publications, including FORWARD magazine.

Essential Duty?
Yes
Date Posted: 13 May 2025
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