Comm & Mrktg Specialist

About This Role

The Communications and Marketing Specialist will develop, implement, and analyze strategic communications for the Department of Communications and Agricultural Education. The primary focus for this position is the promotion of academic program opportunities and professional communication services for the university, College of Agriculture, and K-State Research and Extension.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Strategic communication development, management and implementation: Develop, plan, and execute multi-faceted strategic communication initiatives/campaigns for the purpose of recruiting/retaining students and the promotion of departmental academic programs.
• Write and edit copy for news releases, newsletters, social media posts, website, and marketing/promotional pieces to announce and highlight department faculty, staff and student accomplishments, awards, research, recognition, and innovation.
• Web/Online presence: Edit, create, and update content on department web pages following university branding and web site guidelines using a content management system. Establish and implement a web strategy for customer engagement and access to department functions and services.
• Social media and public relations: Manage and monitor department-affiliated social media channels. Create campaign content for multi-channel digital efforts on the web and through social media. Identify metrics; measure and report campaign impacts, reach.
• Graphic design: Create and incorporate graphic design and layout elements for multi-media efforts on the web, social media, brochures, magazines, posters, related material and digital platforms.
• Photography and videography: Shoot and edit promotional video for websites, emails and social media. Photograph students, faculty, and staff for recruitment materials, websites, news releases, and social media.

About Us

Imagine a place where your passion for communication can directly sow the seeds of knowledge and empower the next generation of agricultural leaders. At the Kansas State University Department of Communications and Agricultural Education, that's precisely what we do. We are a vibrant and collaborative team dedicated to fostering impactful communication strategies to effectively share the vital story of agriculture.

Working with us means becoming part of a legacy of excellence at a premier land-grant institution. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Collaborate with Passionate Professionals: Join a team of dedicated faculty and staff who are deeply committed to their work and foster a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.
• Grow Your Career: Benefit from opportunities for professional development and growth within a dynamic and forward-thinking department.
• Be Part of the K-State Family: Immerse yourself in the rich traditions and strong sense of community that define Kansas State University and the vibrant city of Manhattan.

Kansas State University is actively working to become a new kind of land-grant university that supports and is fully engaged in innovation and being united as One K-State. We value connection, courage, stewardship, belonging, learning, and discovery.

If you are driven by a desire to use your communication expertise to make a tangible difference in a field that feeds the world, the Kansas State University Department of Communications and Agricultural Education offers a unique and rewarding career path. We invite you to explore our opportunities and discover how your talents can help us cultivate connections and grow futures, one student, one message, at a time.

Worksite Option

This position is expected to be performed on-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

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 a communication or public relations field.
• One year experience developing or managing strategic and/or promotional multi-media campaigns.
• Experience with or mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, social media scheduling software, Microsoft 365.
• Graphic design experience.
• Flexible and adaptable - operate effectively when things are not certain or clear; adapt approach to match shifting demands; actively learn using both successes and failures.
• Initiative – actively pursue and develop opportunities; secure and deploy resources effectively and efficiently.
• Service/mission oriented – advance the organization’s goals while delivering customer-centric solutions using digital and technology applications.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously using effective and efficient processes to meet commitments.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1. Letter of interest
2. Resume
3. Name, email and phone number of three professional references

Potential/recent grads need to hold their degree before June 2025.  For additional questions, please contact Jami Clark, HR Analyst, jclark@ksu.edu.

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by April 30, 2025.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$45,000 - $55,000