Job Details

Job Title: Communications Specialist

VISION: Transform the university through the power of generosity. MISSION: Unite donor passions with university priorities to elevate the impact of Oklahoma State University. DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: The Marketing and Donor Experiences team, which falls within the Development team at the Oklahoma State University Foundation, contributes to the mission by collaborating with internal and external partners to provide strategic, integrated marketing, communication, creative services and special events expertise to achieve our mission of serving Oklahoma State University and providing our donors with impactful, dynamic and engaging experiences. PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Communications Specialist will help execute the Marketing & Donor Experiences department's strategic goals of effective storytelling to inspire, solicit and steward donors. This position completes and/or contributes to important and ongoing MDX assignments, with a primary focus on managing the overall social media strategy and writing/deploying all content. Additionally, the Communications Specialist will work with the MDX team to create graphics and curate photographs for the Oklahoma State University Foundation's social media channels. This person will collaborate with internal partners to develop and coordinate online marketing/fundraising campaigns on all social and digital platforms and contribute to various other writing projects, including, but not limited to: news releases, newsletters, advertisements, web content, STATE Magazine articles, event speaking points, development communications such as proposals, etc. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS: Social Media Content Management (40%) General Writing and Media Relations (40%) Digital Campaigns (20%) JOB COMPENCIES AND EXPERIENCE: Education & Certifications- Experience- Organizational Competencies- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The Marketing and Donor Experiences team, which falls within the Strategic Engagement team at the Oklahoma State University Foundation, contributes to the mission by collaborating with internal and external partners to provide strategic, integrated marketing, communication, creative services and special events expertise to achieve our mission of serving Oklahoma State University and providing our donors with impactful, dynamic and engaging experiences. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.