Job Description
Website and Social Media Writing Coordinator
Lincoln Land Community College
Position Information
Quick Link: https://apptrkr.com/6152734
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 217-786-2752 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
Reference Requests
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Reference Request Details
Require Applicants to submit references for this position?: Yes
Last day a reference provider can submit a recommendation:
Minimum number of references: 3
Maximum number of references:
Applicant Special Instructions
Please provide the names of three people with whom you have worked or trained who have knowledge of your work-related abilities. Relatives are not acceptable references. Please include at least one current or previous supervisor.
Requisition Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
1. * Have you previously worked at LLCC? If so, please provide title and dates of employment.
(Open Ended Question)
2. * Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States and can you provide proof upon hire?
• Yes
• No
3. * LLCC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment Visa status (e.g. H1B Visa status)? LLCC is not an E-Verify employer.
• Yes
• No
4. * Do you possess a bachelor’s degree in communication, English, marketing or related field by start date?
• Yes
• No
*
5. Describe your experience with a website content management system.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts
Optional Documents
1. Transcripts 2
2. Writing Sample 1
3. Writing Sample 2
4. Miscellaneous 1
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Summer work, H1b, Work visa, Monday to Friday,