Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Digital Marketing Strategist

Work Location
Springfield Campus

Department
Strategic Communication

HR Home Department
096104 OFFICE OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION

Pay Grade
42

Proposed Salary
$40,030-$42,000/annually

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type
Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

General Function

The Digital Marketing Strategist works with the Digital Marketing Coordinator to plan, execute, and measure University digital marketing campaigns that drive student enrollment and advance the University's strategic goals, visibility, and reputation. The Digital Marketing Strategist writes or edits digital marketing content; purchases and places Google search,display, and social media ads; and monitors and optimizes ad performance. By staying current on trends and online audience behaviors and preferences, the Digital Marketing Strategist proactively suggests new strategies in the creation and implementation of content for various paid search and social media platforms. The person in this role provides back-up social media support for the University and is a member of the crisis communication team.
Description of Primary Duties

The Digital Marketing Coordinator purchases and places digital marketing ads and writes or edits content for digital marketing campaigns.
The Digital Marketing Strategist works with the Digital Marketing Coordinator to plan, execute, and measure University digital marketing campaigns that drive student enrollment and advance the University's strategic goals, visibility, and reputation. The Digital Marketing Strategist writes or edits digital marketing content; purchases and places Google search,display, and social media ads; and monitors and optimizes ad performance. By staying current on trends and online audience behaviors and preferences, the Digital Marketing Strategist proactively suggests new strategies in the creation and implementation of content for various paid search and social media platforms. The person in this role provides back-up social media support for the University and is a member of the crisis communication team.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree granted prior to the start date of the position in marketing, advertising, public relations, or a closely-related field is required.
Experience: At least one year of work experience in a professional marketing, advertising or closely-related field is required. Part-time work in a similar professional setting can be substituted at a rate of half of the time served. Experience purchasing and placing social media and Google ads is preferred. Experience with marketing writing is preferred. Experience with Google Analytics is preferred.
Skills: Excellent organizational, time-management and project management skills are required. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are required. Strong proofreading and editing skills are required. Knowledge of word processing is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Other: The scope of the job requires occasional evening and weekend work. Occasional overnight or out-of-town travel is required. Extended periods working at a computer workstation are required.
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Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description
https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1721-digital-marketing-strategist.htm

Open Date
05/21/2024

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants

The first date of consideration is June 11, 2024, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Official transcripts required at time of hire.
EO/AA and Diversity Statement

Non Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@missouristate.edu , 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Park Central Office Building, Suite 111, Springfield, Missouri 65897, equity@missouristate.edu , 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)
Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20240117FTS

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/75103