Event Coordinator & Social Media Specialist

UMA is a nonprofit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida and founded in 1994, UMA offers content-rich, interactive online programs as well as hands-on training at our Clearwater, Florida campus. 

• Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
• FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
• $50,000 Life Insurance (UMA paid)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
• Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)
• Long Term Disability (UMA paid)
• Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
• Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
• Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
• 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection

Purpose of the Position:
The Event Coordinator & Social Media Specialist is responsible for providing support for on-campus events and capturing content on campus for social media. This position provides proactive and reactive support to marketing efforts primarily on the campuses and also out of the corporate office (generally no more than 1-2 days per week in corporate office, with 2-3 days in campuses per week, and 1 day working remotely).
The Event Coordinator & Social Media Specialist reports to the Vice President of Marketing. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Support the growth and development of media marketing efforts
• Planning and suggesting events with each campus based on their preferences and what is happening in their local community, engaging with broader topics wherever possible (e.g. Relay for Life, Go Red for Women, Dr. Seuss Day, etc.) for maximum marketing impact
• Promoting and supporting campus events, including but not limited to:
  • Work with marketing team to add event posting to social media and/or website pages as appropriate and post images during and after events to both
  • Work with marketing team to develop or edit flyers and distribute by posting online and offline in local community boards as well as around campuses
  • Publish on local community pages when open to the public
  • Draft media advisory / press release when applicable
  • Track event support progress and follow up to ensure events go smoothly
  • Track PDL/Referral goals and actuals with admissions contacts at each campus
  • Track funds raised (when applicable) and work with accounting to generate donation checks, capture check donation pictures at site and publish on social media / website as applicable
  • Work with each Campus team to designate a ‘lead’ for each event and rotate that role through the various staff/departments
  • Attend events and/or visit campuses in person weekly to capture images/video for social media posting as well as to provide event support to the campus and students
  • Work with Campus team to email invitation to events to inquiries, current students, and/or alumni as appropriate
  • Coordinate with catering and other vendors as needed to ensure successful events
  • Survey students at each campus bi-annually to determine what events and fundraising is important to the current student body, and help suggest / promote events in response to that information
  • Proactively generate creative ideas that will help improve and increase successful events on campus and off campus

Required Skills:

• Must be detail oriented, professional, with a team-building focus
• Strong organization and prioritization for multiple projects and priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc) and social media apps (Meta, X, etc.)
• Social media content development proficiency

Required Experience: 

• At least 1-2 years of administrative / marketing experience in a fast-moving environment

Preferred Experience 

• 2-5 years’ marketing experience in the EDU vertical
• Proven track record of event coordination and/or social media management

OUR VALUES

Our institutional values are shaped and validated by our team members. They describe how we strive to operate and are the standards of behavior we look to embody. 

ACT WITH INTEGRITY

We operate honestly and ethically in an industry-compliant fashion. We are fair and trustworthy in our interactions with all we serve. Our team members, at all levels, lead by example and strive to do the right thing for our students and for each other. We are disciplined professionals who strive to be straightforward and dependable.

CHAMPION STUDENT OUTCOMES

We live by a strong commitment to our students and are passionate about preparing them for meaningful careers. We are deeply dedicated to ensuring students’ educational and career success. We excel at building our students’ confidence and empowering them to reach their full potential.

COMMIT TO TEAM MEMBER SUCCESS

We are committed to our team members’ success and to each other’s success. We strive to create an environment that attracts and retains the best talent while offering continuous learning, professional development and career growth opportunities. We recognize and reward our team members for their contributions to the organization and to our students.

PURSUE RESULTS WITH PURPOSE

We pursue results with a sense of urgency and purpose. We take responsibility for achieving ambitious, measurable results and hold each other accountable. We think strategically and critically, greet new ideas and challenges openly, and look for innovative solutions to challenges.

HAVE FUN. BUILD ENERGY

Enjoying what we do is central to achieving our goals. Building energy, having fun, being optimistic and creating a positive working environment are all critical to our success and that of our students. We strive to be inspired and to inspire others. We consistently show appreciation and celebrate our successes, both large and small.

WORK AS ONE

We believe that diverse, inclusive teams produce breakthrough results. We strive to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues from all types of backgrounds by showing respect and humility when interacting with each other and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. By working together, we win together - as one - ensuring that the goals of the company are the focal point of our efforts.

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