Communications Specialist
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City

Position Details Req ID: req17534 Position Title: Communications Specialist Position Type: Staff Full-Time Position Number: AS7536 OSU Campus: Stillwater Department: Undergraduate Admissions Location Address: 219 Student Union, Stillwater, OK 74078 USA Hiring Supervisor: Lisa Smith Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding): 38,040.00 - 55,000.00, Salary Work Schedule: M-F 8am - 5pm, additional time may be required for events. Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary:

Help future Cowboys find their place at OSU! As part of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, our creative and collaborative communications team is responsible for strategic communication, marketing and outreach efforts to prospective students, their families and other internal and external audiences. This includes creating engaging content and executing a robust communication flow for email, print, social media, web, events and more. This position will also support special initiatives and other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions for Communications and the Director of Undergraduate Admissions.

Some evening and weekend activities may be required in order to meet the needs of prospective students and their parents.

Driving conditions vary with the weather

Special Instructions to Applicants A cover letter, resume and list of three professional references is required for full consideration. Education & Experience Position Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or related field.

Related work experience in general communications, social media, project management, website editing, content creation, video editing, graphic design, publishing and campaign implementation and planning.

Valid driver's license

Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to organize materials, write, edit, visualize concepts, communicate and interpret goals, including demonstrated proficiency in the use of AP style and adaptive writing. Knowledge of communications and ability to align content with audience needs. Must be creative, learn quickly and adapt to quickly changing environment.

Ability to lift 45 lbs (recruitment materials)

Preferred Qualifications:

Three plus years of successful experience in communications. Experience writing content for multiple mediums, including email, print, social media and web. Experience producing and managing social media content for a brand organization. Graphic design experience. Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills. Experience using Adobe Suite.

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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