Oklahoma State University Looking for Communications Specialist – Stillwater Campus Full Time

Req ID: req16029

Position Number: AS7277

Department: Undergraduate Admissions

Location Address
219 Student Union
Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078
United States

Hiring Supervisor: Lisa Smith

Hiring Range
(Contingent upon available funding)
38,040.00 – 55,000.00, Salary

Work Schedule: M-F 8am – 5 pm additional time may be required to complete projects.

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 Senior Communications Coordinator, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions for Communications and the Director of Undergraduate Admissions. Driving conditions vary with the weather.

Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please attach cover letter, resume and three professional references to the application.

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.

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.

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

Valid driver’s license

Ability to lift 45 lbs (recruitment materials)

Preferred Qualifications:

Two 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 is a land-grant institution committed to excellence in diversity and inclusion. We strive to maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment that appreciates and values all members of the University community. We define diversity as engagement in meaningful actions, behaviors, and conversations that reflect a commitment to recognizing, understanding, and respecting the differences among students, faculty, staff, and visitors throughout the OSU system. We do not condone acts, behavior, language, or symbols that represent or reflect intolerance or discrimination. OSU is dedicated to cultivating and enriching the competitive advantages that diversity and inclusion provides all members of the University community. We identify diversity as a quality of life issue, as well as an important economic driver for the prosperity and well-being of the state, nation, and world.

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 https:///eeo.okstate.edu.