South Dakota State University (SDSU) Student Affairs is offering an exciting career opportunity as a Coordinator for Communications & Outreach. We are looking for an energetic, creative, and innovative professional to join us in Summer of 2021. This is a 12 month, full-time, benefit-eligible position. This position is supervised the Wellness Center Director. 
 
SDSU is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to and/or coordinate course offerings that address the experiences of underrepresented minorities in organizations. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. 
 
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
The Communications and Outreach Coordinator will develop, lead, and maintain strategic marketing and communications within Student Affairs with a primary focus for Recreation and Fitness, Housing and Residential Life, and Student Health Clinic and Counseling. The Coordinator will also provide support for the other departments within Student Affairs: Office of Multicultural Affairs, TRIO, American Indian Student Center, Veterans Affairs, New Student Orientation, Financial Aid and Vice President of Student Affairs Office. They will be responsible for developing marketing/communications plans, managing advertising and production of promotional items, discussing projects with campus colleagues and community partners, creating, and revising marketing materials, leveraging social media resources and tools, implementing web and email marketing strategies, and supervising student hourly employee(s)/intern(s). 
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
• A Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field such as Journalism, Advertising, Communications, Marketing, or Graphic Design completed by start date. 
• Minimum two (2) years of professional experience (2 year Graduate Assistantship equals 1 year professional experience) with some combination of: marketing campaign design/implementation, web production, social media strategy, digital marketing, account management, or similar role. 
• Proficient knowledge and experience with multimedia software, such as Adobe Creative Suite. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and work as a contributing team member. 
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills by managing competing projects with the ability to prioritize. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills. 
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
• Demonstrated experience administering social media technology and SEO to optimize content – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, blogs, web, etc. 
• Experience with digital measurement tools such as Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics, YouTube Insights, Hootsuite, and/or other related tools/online services. 
• Experience with coordinating programs, following direction, and prioritizing projects; and working with, interpreting, and presenting data findings. 
• Ability to work autonomously. 
• Working knowledge of web usability practices, content strategy, and content management methods and systems, such as content accessibility guidelines. 
• Experience supervising staff. 
 
BENEFITS: 
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. 
 
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, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process. 
 
Any offer of employment is contingent on 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 the policy of the University 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.

Monday-Friday 8am- 5pm 
Occasional evenings and weekends for special events.

South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. 
 
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, and excellence through continuous improvement. 
 
The Division of Student Affairs at SDSU enriches the students’ overall educational experiences through the delivery of quality services and programs as well as by providing intentional learning experiences in diversity, global awareness, leadership, and social responsibility. In partnership with the academic community, the Division seeks to measurably impact success by effectively recruiting, retaining, and graduating students. 
 
As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of the university 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. 
 
SDSU was recognized as one of 54 institutions in the United States as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities in 2014. The university’s total research expenditures are greater than $60 million. SDSU is the state’s first High Research Activity institution as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. 
 
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. Livability.com rates Brookings as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees. It considers Brookings 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.

South Dakota State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. SDSU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other protected class in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. 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.

We are committed to diversity of community and ideas. We believe in a supportive, diverse, collaborative, and cohesive environment with a focus on access. We actively seek collaboration with individuals with differing perspectives, backgrounds, and areas of expertise.

For questions on the position, contact Kelly Wendell at (605) 688-6379 or Kelly.Wendell@sdstate.edu.