Comm & Mrktg Specialist

The communication/marketing specialist manages communication for the Graduate School. This role is responsible for communication that supports student success initiatives, Graduate School events, internal communication with constituents in graduate programs and the K-State community, alumni relationships, and fundraising efforts.

The Graduate School provides strategic leadership and vision to advance graduate education in directions consistent with university goals and priorities and the evolving role of graduate education in the 21st century. It formulates and implements a comprehensive and visionary strategy for graduate education that engages prospective and current graduate students from Kansas, alumni and community partners. It works collaboratively with academic units and other K-State partners to grow and develop innovative graduate programs and world class graduate education at K-State. In its pursuit of excellence, the Graduate School promotes diversity among students and faculty; programs that serve the needs of individuals, families and society; and research that confronts some of the world's most pressing problems.

The Graduate School is a partner in the university's goals to lead the nation as a next-generation land-grant university.

This position is on-site.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• This position may use an educational equivalency as determined relevant by a hiring manager. Educational equivalency means that education and experience may be combined to fulfill the minimum qualifications. For details on how to combine these, and to see a matrix that illustrates this process, please refer to our guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or related field
• Strong knowledge of communication and marketing design principles
• Strong computer skills.
• Web editing experience
• Experience using a variety of social media programs.
• Experience with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
• Ability to work independently and to work collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals.
• Two years' experience providing direction necessary to implement the objectives of an agency, program or organizational unit.
• Administrative experience in a university
• Project management experience
• Proactive and ability to anticipate needs of the organization
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to think strategically and innovatively

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter addressing your interest in the position and your qualification for the job based on the position description.
2. Current resume
3. Contact information for three professional references

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Hourly $ 20.30 - 25.87