College Of Agriculture, Food, And Environmental Sciences Director Of Marketing & Communications

College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences Director of Marketing & Communications

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Logo Institution South Dakota State University Working Title College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences Director of Marketing & Communications Posting Number NFE02413P Department SDSU-Ag, Food & Environmental Sciences Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings Posting Text

South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications to lead our efforts within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. You'll play a crucial role in crafting strategies to highlight the achievements of our faculty, researchers, and departments, engaging various audiences through compelling content and innovative approaches. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) is one of the eight colleges that make up South Dakota State University. Like the university, the college has a three-fold mission to teach, conduct research and deploy outreach programs to serve people in South Dakota, the nation, and the world. In addition to six academic departments, the college is home to both the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and SDSU Extension. Extension and AES faculty and staff are distributed throughout the academic departments in CAFES and three additional SDSU colleges. Nearly all faculty have appointments in at least two of the mission areas. SDSU West River Research and Extension in Rapid City is an outreach facility of the college that supports teaching, research, and extension in the western part of the state. Other locations throughout the state include eight SDSU Extension Regional Centers and eight AES research field stations.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for coordinating marketing and communications strategies and their implementation on behalf of CAFES, the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station, and SDSU Extension and working as content creator for various audiences and media to effectively describe and promote the college, its departments, faculty, researchers and work. The successful applicant will lead a team with two direct reports and student interns. The team will be responsible for CAFES/AES/Extension public and media relations; develop both paper and web-based publications, including magazines, reports, brochures, catalog, posters, flyers, direct mail and newspaper/magazine advertisements; manage public university web sites and other on-line presences for CAFES/AES/Extension, such as sdstate.edu and social media; support and coordinate various internal and external marketing activities; function as an embedded strategic communicator for CAFES/AES/Extension within University Marketing & Communications; and provide supervision over direct reports such as coordinators, interns and student employees.

BENEFITS:

South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines. 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Communication, Journalism, Graphic Arts, Visual Communication, Marketing, Business, Advertising or related field;

• Strong background in agriculture;

• At least 5 years of experience in agriculture communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related field;

• Effective written communication skills;

• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills; and

• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with social media, handling various social media platforms;

• Experience developing and implementing a comprehensive marketing campaign, including both web-based and printed promotional materials;

• Experience working with an advertising agency;

• Experience in creating print and web-based content for promotional purposes;

• Experience writing and producing reports, newsletters and annual publications;

• Exceptional communication and organization skills;

• Attention to detail and accuracy of work;

• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines and within established budgets; and

• Confidence to take a project from concept through final application and execution.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

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.

Posting Date 06/28/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 07/26/2024 Advertised Salary The salary is commensurate with qualifications and/or experience. Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours

Normal business hours of 8 AM to 5 PM and including nights and weekends as necessary

Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations

South Dakota State University is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with over $60 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. We offer rich academic experiences in an environment of inclusion and access. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. 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.

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Kristi Cammack, at (605) 394-2236 or kristi.cammack@sdstate.edu.

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment

Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. Other If other protection is used please identify

Typical daily work environment does not require protective clothing or equipment. Protective equipment may be required to gather information or images for creating media in some locations (new construction, labs, etc) and may include all of the above mentioned forms.

Physical Requirements

Please designate the physical requirements of this position Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Lifting moderate, Lifting heavy, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selected

Physical requirements are varied and dependent up the planned activities.

Sensory Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Color Vision, Depth Perception, Distant Vision, Hearing, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Atmospheric Contaminants (includes odors & fumes), Biohazard, Changes of Temperature, Chemical Hazards, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids, Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Infectious Diseases, Exposure to Noise, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), Vibrations, Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc), Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Work in narrow aisles/passageways, Work Overhead, Working Around Machinery, Working from scaffolding and high places Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

Working conditions and exposures are varied and dependent up the planned activities. Exposures to marked items are somewhat limited.

Working Environment

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below) If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

This position may enter any number of varying environments dependent on planned activities.

Supplemental Questions

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• Where did you hear about this position?

• SDBOR Employment Site

• South Dakota Department of Labor

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Reference List

Optional Documents