Public Relations Specialist (Information Specialist)

Public Relations Specialist (Information Specialist)

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Logo Institution South Dakota Mines Working Title Public Relations Specialist (Information Specialist) Posting Number CSA02009P Department SDSMT-Marketing & Communications Physical Location of Position (City) Rapid City Posting Text

LOCATION: Marketing and Communications

STARTING HOURLY RATE: $22.06 + hourly, depending upon education and experience, GH

POSITION PURPOSE South Dakota Mines is accepting applications for a Public Relations Specialist as part of the university's Marketing & Communications team. This is a full-time, benefited position. This position is responsible for serving as a primary content contributor on the marketing team and helping to lead the day-to-day written public relations, website, and social media content for South Dakota Mines. The right candidate must be able to foster internal and external relationships, be strong at multitasking, and be able to consistently meet deadlines.

A bachelor's degree in English, journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, or related field with a minimum of three years of relevant work experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Various social media platforms and current trends.

• Digital marketing tools.

• Content management systems.

• Common computer applications like Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• Strong understanding of English language, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships, interacting in a supportive manner with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.

• Communicate information clearly, concisely, and accurately to others both in oral and written form.

• Exercise tact, patience, respectfulness, and courteousness while providing excellent customer service.

• Handle multiple tasks, prioritize accordingly, and meet strict deadlines.

• Develop relevant content for public relations materials, university website, and social media.

• Organize, coordinate, and prioritize editorial and social media schedules.

• Work both independently and collaboratively with staff at all levels in a team environment.

• Remain flexible while juggling competing priorities and maintaining superior level of attention to detail.

South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/ . Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin April 26, 2024. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references (include name, mailing and email address for each reference).

Posting Date 04/19/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 04/26/2024 Advertised Salary $22.06 + hourly, depending upon education and experience, GH Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours

7:30-4:30 Monday-Friday with adjustments for special events.

Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota Mines does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment or the provision of service.

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Cognitive Requirements

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Supplemental Questions

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• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Public Job Posting

• Internal Job Posting

• Agency Referral

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• Website

• Other

• Attach a cover letter, resume, and name, mailing and email address, and phone number of three professional references.

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• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Reference List