Communications Specialist

This role will help grow OSU enrollment by contributing to communications strategy and processes through project management, oversight of prospective student mail campaigns and queries and execution of population- specific communication flows.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please attach cover letter, resume and three professional references including contact information to the application.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a 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.

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.

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

Must be creative, learn quickly and adapt to quickly changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two or more 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 (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.

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 eeo.okstate.edu.