Communications and Marketing Specialist

Kansas State University
life insurance, paid time off, remote work
United States, Kansas, Olathe
Apr 08, 2025
About This Role 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. About Us 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/ . Worksite Option This position is eligible forhybrid 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'sremote work policy detailsfor more information. What You'll Need to Succeed Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a bachelor's degree Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field 2-3 years of professional experience in communications Strong demonstrated writing skills and knows AP style Excellent organizational capabilities and attention to detail Experience with HubSpot or similar CRMs Experience in writing digital newsletters, blog posts and content development and collaborating with a range of subject matter expert Strong evidence of technical capability using software relevant to communications such as Adobe Creative Suite Understanding of website content systems Experience with media relations Proven ability to execute multiple projects and meet tight deadlines Experience using social media in a university/business environment, including utilizing scheduling tools and working across Meta and LinkedIn platforms Experience with photography, DSLR camera and image editing tools Must be able to work nights and weekends on occasion 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: A letter of interest Resume Contact information for three current professional references. 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 of Applications Begins Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled. Anticipated Hiring Pay Range $50,000 - $57,000 ($24.03/hr - $27.40/hr)