This position will support the Division of Student Affairs, Department of Wellness and University Counseling Services by contributing to communications and marketing efforts to current students, employees and community members.

This includes creating engaging writing content across channels including social media, email, web and more.

This position serves as the social media lead and is responsible for managing the social media editorial calendars for the Student Affairs, Department of Wellness, and University Counseling Services channels.

The communications specialist will maintain these three areas' websites, including creating new content, updating existing content, posting events to the online calendar, and implementing web strategy in partnership with the Department of Brand Management.

This position will provide oversight and feedback to interns who write social media content for the various channels.

This position will also support special initiatives and other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Marketing for the Division of Student Affairs and Department of Wellness.

Some evening and weekend activities, including social media monitoring, may be required in order to meet the needs of the position.

This position will report on the OSU Stillwater campus.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please provide resume, cover letter and 3 references.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Demonstrated experience in communications, including, but not limited to social media, video, web, writing, editing, and content creation.

Related work experience in general communications, social media 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. Social media experience required.

Knowledge of communications and ability to align content with audience needs.

Must learn quickly and adapt to quickly changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three plus years of successful experience in communications and/or marketing.

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.

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.

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