Senior Communications Coordinator Job at South Dakota Board of Regents
Working Title
Senior Communications Coordinator
Posting Number
NFE01965P
Department
SDSU-Ag, Food & Environmental Sciences
Physical Location of Position (City)
Brookings
Posting Text
Senior Communications Coordinator
College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences
South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University (SDSU) seeks a creative and innovative professional to develop and implement marketing and communication strategy, oversight, coordination and content for outreach and promotional activities for the SDSU College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES), South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and SDSU Extension. The successful candidate will manage communications and work as the primary storyteller to effectively describe and promote the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station’s research activities to local, regional, and national audiences. The CAFES Senior Communications Coordinator will be a print, digital and video content creator targeting various audiences and media to effectively describe and promote the college, its departments, faculty, researchers, and work. This position is a 12 month administrative appointment that reports to the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Director of Marketing and Communications.
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Senior Communications Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing a cohesive marketing strategy utilizing high-quality web, video and promotional content to raise awareness of South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station research initiatives.
The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Senior Communications Coordinator is both a print and digital storyteller and maintains a robust up-to-date web presence through both the SDSU website and in support of South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station research locations. This position will also provide best-practice guidance and leadership to internal and external College activities related to academic programs and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station and manages other communications, events, and related projects as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Senior Communications Coordinator is both a print and digital storyteller and maintains a robust up-to-date web presence through both the SDSU website and in support of South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station research locations. This position will also provide best-practice guidance and leadership to internal and external College activities related to academic programs and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station and manages other communications, events, and related projects as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- Master’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or Communication and Media Studies with an emphasis on agricultural communication, completed by start date;
- At least one year of experience, including internships, in public relations, journalism, and communications on behalf of agricultural stakeholders;
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position;
- Effective written communication skills including experience writing press releases;
- Possess excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills;
- Experience producing and editing promotional videos;
- Ability to manage website and social media content; and
- Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
- Effective team work, organization, and multitasking skills;
- Knowledge of Associated Press style;
- Knowledge of the land-grant mission
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or other video and image editing and desktop publishing software
- Experience with marketing automation and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools such as HubSpot.
BENEFITS
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South Dakota State University offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.
APPLICATION PROCESS :
This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae or resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact South Dakota State University Human Resources at 605-688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.
South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is university policy to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.
Posting Date
04/11/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
05/02/2023
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with qualifications
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
The normal schedule is Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM. This position includes irregular night and occasional weekend expectations, in which cases the normal work week may be adjusted as approved by the supervisor and in accordance with university policies.
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Faculty Status
No
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires
Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License
If other, please indicate
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
UNIVERSITY
AND
THE
BROOKINGS
COMMUNITY
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SDSU is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.
SDSU offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities, and research, innovation, and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation, and the world. Its employees embrace the university’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.
As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of SDSU is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.
Jackrabbits Athletics competes as an NCAA Division I member with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling.
Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Brookings is listed as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees, and is rated among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.
The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school, and a high school.
The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128
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Contact Information
For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Lindsey Gerard, at 605-688-5195, or email
Lindsey.Gerard@sdstate.edu.
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