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University of Wisconsin - Madison

Project Sourcing Office (PSO) Social Media Manager

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Madison, WI 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $14 per Hour 💻 Marketing 🗓️ March 18th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is hiring a Project Sourcing Office (PSO) Social Media Manager. This role involves creating and distributing content for the Wisconsin School of Business Experiential Learning and MSBA social media channels to promote student achievements, attract prospective students and employers, and support marketing and recruitment initiatives.

Highlights
  • Manage social media content for Experiential Learning and MSBA programs on platforms including LinkedIn and Instagram.
  • Capture and edit photo and video content from events.
  • Contribute to content strategy to enhance engagement and promote applied learning opportunities.
  • Write professionally for diverse audiences, including posts and blog content.
  • Analyze social media platform metrics monthly to evaluate performance.
  • Collaborate with the Project Operations Manager to leverage social media for recruitment and partnerships.
  • Required skills include managing multiple social media channels, strong written communication, and experience working in diverse, collaborative environments.
  • Preferred skills include undergraduate marketing studies, design software proficiency (Photoshop, Adobe, Canva), and familiarity with Sprout Social or similar tools.
  • Minimum wage starts at $14.00 per hour with an anticipated minimum 10 hours per week.
  • Department serves Wisconsin School of Business and University of Wisconsin stakeholders, focusing on building company partnerships for student capstone projects.

Project Sourcing Office (PSO) Social Media Manager Full Description

Department Overview:

The Project Sourcing Office fosters collaborative relationships among key stakeholders at the Wisconsin School of Business and the UW to maintain a strong leads funnel with companies interested in working with WSB on capstone experiences. The office sources for both master's and undergraduate capstone projects. The team is currently located in the Graduate Programs Office, Suite 2450.

Anticipated Start Date:

4/13/26

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 10 

Schedule:

For the first month, I'd like the new hire to train on site with our current social media manager when possible. She is in Monday - Thursday. Summer hours are to be discussed. The school year schedule is determined by student's class schedule.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $14.00 

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

Required:
● Experience managing multiple social media channels, creating written content for publication, and knowledge of various social media platforms.
● Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce professionally written content that can be utilized with diverse audiences.
● Experience working in a collaborative environment and a successful track record of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
● Self-starter and adaptable: open to expanding upon duties as needed, i.e., event planning support and help design marketing materials.

Preferred:
● Undergraduate studies or a major in Marketing are a bonus but not required.
● Design skills, such as proficiency in Photoshop, Adobe, and/or Canva—including the ability to create WSB branded PowerPoint decks, pdfs and other collateral with ease.
● Familiarity with Sprout Social or similar platform

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of various social media channels and their application in a marketing context.
• Strong written communication skills and an ability to produce professionally written content.
• Knowledge of basic marketing practices.
• Comfortable learning and utilizing content creation/editing platforms such as Canva Pro, CapCut, Adobe Express, Camtasia, etc.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

● Write, create, and distribute content for the Experiential Learning and MSBA social media channels, including LinkedIn and Instagram.
○ Capture and edit quality photo and video content at events
○ Contribute to a content strategy that depicts the value of WSB experiential learning opportunities, the MSBA program and drives engagement.
● Write and contribute to posts, profiles, and summaries to be used on social media and the Learning in Action blog.
● Evaluate platform metrics month to month
● Work with the Project Operations Manager to identify ways that social media can be used (but not limited to) recruit students, recruit project sponsors, highlight achievements, promote applied learning, and help build a diverse audience.

Physical Demands:

Ability to walk flights of stairs and lift boxes within reason (no more than 35 lbs)

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

 
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