Oklahoma State University
Communications Specialist
LOCATION
Stillwater, Oklahoma, at the Seretean Wellness Center, 1514 W Hall of Fame.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field. Required experience in communications, social media, project management, website editing, content creation, video editing, and graphic design. Strong written and verbal communication skills, creativity, and ability to manage multiple projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create and maintain website content, coordinate social media efforts, develop and execute email campaigns, and work on strategic communication plans for diverse audiences. Some travel may be required for conferences or meetings.
INDUSTRY
Education and Accessibility Programs
SHORT DESCRIPTION
The Communications Specialist will support OSU Accessibility Programs by developing engaging content and executing marketing strategies across various platforms to enhance outreach to diverse audiences.
Position Details
Req ID:
req18924
Position Title:
Communications Specialist
Position Type:
Staff Full-Time
Position Number:
AS6811
OSU Campus:
Stillwater
Department:
Dept of Wellness-Sponsored Programs
Location Address:
1514 W Hall of Fame, , Seretean Wellness Center
Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078
United States
Hiring Supervisor:
Peyton Haley, Accessible Communications Coordinator
Hiring Range
(Contingent upon available funding):
38,040.00 - 55,000.00, Salary
Work Schedule:
Typically, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Faculty Appt Period:
Job Summary:
Help us reach our audiences! The OSU Accessibility Programs communications team is responsible for strategic communication, marketing, and outreach efforts to diverse audiences across the state. This includes creating engaging content and executing a strategic communication plan for email, print, social media, web, events, and more. The ideal candidate will demonstrate self-direction, creativity, and strategic thinking in finding new opportunities to showcase OSU Accessibility Programs. The position will work closely with the Accessible Communications Coordinator to create deliverables in a manner that meets or exceeds federal and state accessibility standards. Training in accessibility practices is available.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintain and create website content
- Work with interns/student employees to coordinate social media efforts and maintain a complete content calendar
- Create and execute email campaigns
Position may be eligible for a fully remote, or hybrid work schedule (minimum of 1 day of a 5-day work week). However, any offer is contingent upon approval by University Human Resources in consideration of OSU policies, labor laws, and suitability to the work of the position/department.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, short writing example, and three professional references.
Education & Experience
Position Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or related field is required, which must be conferred prior to start date.
- Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must possess the ability to organize materials, write, edit, visualize concepts, communicate, and interpret goals.
- Must be creative, learn quickly, and adapt to rapidly changing environments.
- Must be familiar with AP style and adaptive writing.
- Knowledge of communications and ability to align content with audience needs.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
- Ability to collaborate with a remote team in tools such as Asana and Microsoft Teams.
Demonstrated work experience in creating engaging free and/or paid advertising, social media, email marketing, and other traditional digital marketing content. A successful candidate must be highly creative and self-motivated. They must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of people. They must demonstrate excellence in service principles, including accountability, timely communication, and quality results.
Must be able to lift 10-50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two years’ experience in marketing, advertising, social media, web design, or related. Intermediate experience in web design using a content management system (CMS). Post-secondary education may be substituted for experience.
- Experience in photography
- Experience in tagging, editing, and maintaining digital file storage
- Experience creating digitally accessible content
- Experience with HTML and CSS
Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.
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