K-State Olathe is seeking applications from individuals looking to join the Communications and Marketing team. The Communications and Marketing Specialist works closely with the director of communications and marketing to develop an editorial and social media calendar. The content ranges from blogs and an enewsletter to social media posts leveraging keywords to enhance SEO results. This position also collaborates with team members, staff, faculty, students and external stakeholders on brainstorming, interviewing, creating content and moving it through reviews. A successful candidate will need to be a self-starter who has an understanding of how all content supports campus goals.
Specific responsibilities are:
Developing news releases in AP style that are used to inform internal and external audiences about progress at K-State Olathe related to academics, professional development, research and community events. Writing also will include an occasional research story for Seek, K-State's award-winning research magazine. In collaboration with the Marketing team and key campus stakeholders the Communications and Marketing Specialist helps to plan and post news, information about upcoming events and other content in K-State Olathe’s enewsletter and on its blog.
Social media management – Help plan and post news, information about upcoming events and other content on K-State Olathe’s social media channels. This requires collaboration with the marketing team and key campus stakeholders.
Website – Post news releases on the K-State Olathe website.
Other duties as assigned.
Kansas State University launched the Olathe campus in 2011, as its third campus. K-State Olathe is located in Johnson County, Kan., which is part of the Greater Kansas City metro area. The campus embodies a unique vision jointly developed with regional community, government, industry, and university stakeholders for higher education partnership in an urban, industry-centric environment.
The campus is a strategic partner of the Johnson County Education and Research Triangle, which provides dedicated funding through a 1/8-cent sales tax to K-State Olathe and two other educational and research partners. The region has a diversity of industries ranging from trade, transportation, utilities, professional and business services, and health and education. Major companies include Cerner, Garmin, Merck, John Deere, Burns and McDonnell, and Black & Veatch. In addition, the Olathe campus sits in the middle of the Animal Health Corridor, which stretches from Manhattan, Kan., to Columbia, Mo., and has the highest concentration of animal health and food companies in the world.
The Olathe campus has a mandate in research and education and currently offers programs from undergraduate degree completion to doctoral levels in urban foods - horticulture, veterinary biomedical sciences, applied biosciences, personal financial planning and more. Growth of educational offerings at the campus continue to evolve to meet workforce and industry demands through a variety of non-credit bearing programs that address technical as well as transferable skills. There also are 10 laboratories in research areas currently ranging from food sciences to post-harvest physiology of fruits/vegetables, and new advanced manufacturing and bulk solids technology center.
Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hr/benefits/overview/ .
This position is eligible for hybrid worksite. Work is performed partially remote and partially on employer premises or designated assignment location. This role is expected to work on-site approximately three (3) days a week. Remote work is granted at the discretion of the direct supervisor. Additional details about potential hybrid work in this role can be discussed during interviews.
An employee who is working remotely must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote work agreements are required for all flexible work arrangements and are subject to review. Review K-State’s remote work policy details for more information.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Sponsorship eligibility:
Please submit the following documents:
Application materials must be submitted online to be considered. https://www.k-state.edu/hr/careers/
For questions regarding the position, please contact Ashley McCarter, communications and marketing specialist, almccarter@ksu.edu. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Roberta Robinson, human resources manager at robertar@ksu.edu, (913.307.7316).
Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.
$50,000 - $57,000 ($24.03/hr - $27.40/hr)
Thank you
Add this job to your favorites or send it to yourself to apply later
We sent this job to you
Thanks for sharing this job!
Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.
Sign up to receive additional information about careers at K-State and a list of our recently posted jobs.
Thank you
We use cookies.
Some are necessary to operate the website and its functions. Others help personalize, improve content and services to show you the most relevant job opportunities. With the decision "Accept essential only" we will respect your privacy and will not set cookies that aren't necessary for the operation of the site.