Welcome to
higher ed social!
We are glad you are here!
You’ve just joined the best society on the planet. Higher Ed Social is the professional home for social media managers and the best place to meet colleagues, level up your skills, and find support. Now that you’re officially a new member here are your next steps.
Unpack your New member kit
yay swag!
If you have found this page then your new member kit has already shown up at your house. Congrats! These boxes are a way for us to get you on-boarded into the society and give you some cool swag to make all your office-mates super jealous. How many other professional societies ship you fun stuff?
Your box includes the standard stuff; a new member enamel pin, a certificate of membership suitable for framing, and a smart NFC enabled member card and some super cool social media confetti. Student members also receive an honor cord in Higher EdSocial colors to wear at graduation.
The other items in the box are a rotation of gifts supplied by our sponsors and partner friends, and can change at any time. Be sure to tag us in your unboxing photos and videos, (and show some love to the sponsors too if you can, they help us keep the lights on over here!) we love to see your offices and where you rock your HES stickers!
ps: want to get your campus’ or company’s swag into our box? just shoot over an email and we can make it happen!
Step 1
SET UP YOUR SMART MEMBERSHIP CARD
Your Higher Ed Social membership card is more than just wallet candy. Its a powerful smart card that allows you to write and rewrite its internal chip to share links, documents, videos, and just about anything you want to any device that has near field capability. Share your LinkedIn profile at a conference, or your LinkTree at a campus event.
You can use your card over and over again and its a cinch to update on the fly. It takes just seconds using the NFC Tools free app. Watch the video provided to walk you through setting up your card. It’s super easy! Now get out there and start networking!
Step 2
Complete your profile page
Each member has a profile homepage that you can customize and include relevant information about yourself. Upload a photo, add your resume, showcase projects and portfolios through links and document uploads. This page is your billboard in the society and you can set your privacy settings to decide how much information you wish to show to other members and recruiters.
Just like other social media platforms you can “friend” other connections inside the society. These direct connections can share messages, files, and make it easy to connect with and find the members you wish to speak directly to. You can search all active members by name or institution affiliation.
Subscribe For the Latest news & Updates
The Higher Ed Social email listserve sends 1-2 emails a month that includes platform updates, priority job postings, articles from members, and event updates and announcements.
Step 3
join sub-communities
One of the best parts of being in a community is meeting other folks interested in the same things! Check out all of the available communities inside Higher Ed Social. There are communities for area of the world, country, functional area, and career levels. There are also sponsored communities where you can connect with our Partners and their clients for help-desk support and other resources. There is no limit to the number of sub communities you can belong to. Check them all out here:
Step 4
explore the website
One of the best parts of being in a community is meeting other folks interested in the same things! Check out all of the available communities inside Higher Ed Social. There are communities for area of the world, country, functional area, and career levels. There are also sponsored communities where you can connect with our Partners and their clients for help-desk support and other resources. There is no limit to the number of sub communities you can belong to. Check them all out here:
Read the Latest News
Written by #hesm for #hesm, the society is always looking to amplify member voices. Wanna get posted? Let us know!
Network with Members
Meet new friends and colleagues at your campus or across the world. There is no limit to the number of connections.
Explore the Job Board
Looking for a new job? Check out the posts and network with the recruiter. Looking for a new teammate? Post a job here.
Sign up for a Mentor
Higher Ed Social has the only professional mentorship program for social media managers. Get a mentor or be a mentor!
Download Resources
Members get access to reports, downloadables, discounts and more. New resources are added all the time.
Grab a Discount
Members are eligible for discounts from partner platforms, companies, and agencies. Before you sign up check here.
RSVP to Events
Webinars, Conferences & IRL meetups, Oh My! Check here for all upcoming events and activities.
Nominate for Awards
You make amazing work. Your efforts deserve recognition from your employer, colleagues, and the #hesm community.
Shop Member Swag
Show off your #hesm pride with swag for your home and office. New items added monthly and only available to members.
Join & Follow us on socials
No matter your favorite platform, the Higher Ed Social society is there with you. Connect with us away from the main clubhouse on all the platforms.