Digital Community Specialist

Newman University is seeking a creative, tech-savvy, and community-driven Digital Community Specialist to help grow and engage strategically targeted audiences, including parents, alumni, and prospective community members. This role plays a key part in enhancing and promoting the university through digital engagement, storytelling, and relationship building across multiple platforms.

The Digital Community Specialist manages communications across digital channels, creates engaging content, and collaborates with campus partners to strengthen Newman’s brand and community presence.

This position reports to the Director of University Relations and works closely with the Digital Content Team, as well as members of University Relations and Institutional Advancement.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with University Relations and Institutional Advancement to develop and execute community and social media strategies aligned with marketing goals.
• Create engaging content across digital platforms and actively interact with community members.
• Monitor feedback, trends, and engagement metrics to inform strategy and report on performance.
• Organize and support events to strengthen community connections and brand awareness.
• Build relationships with key audiences while ensuring consistent branding and staying current with digital trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field, with experience in community management or social media
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Experience creating engaging content and analyzing digital engagement metrics
• Knowledge of digital marketing channels, trends, and tools
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits Overview

Newman University offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and work‑life balance, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition waiver for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents after one year of employment
• Additional benefits that support your personal and professional growth

Why Newman?

Join a mission-driven university where your work directly impacts community engagement and storytelling. At Newman University, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment dedicated to service, innovation, and meaningful connection.

Ready to make an impact?
Apply today and help shape the voice and community of Newman University.

Founded in 1933, Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions, yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman you'll find people, programs, organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!

Newman University participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm that new employees are authorized to work in the U.S. US Immigration law protects legally-authorized workers from discrimination based on their citizenship status and national origin.

Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping this commitment, it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, local human rights commission activity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Newman University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 942-4291, ext. 2202 or email hr@newmanu.edu in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.