Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references for consideration.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Advertising, Journalism, Communications, PR, Marketing, English or a related field.

One year of experience in advertising, copywriting, design, marketing, or communications and displayed proficiency in advertising or social media marketing.

Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to organize materials, write, edit, visualize concepts and designs, communicate and interpret goals, including demonstrated proficiency in the use of AP style and adaptive writing. Project management experience required, including the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects at any given time. Ability to work cross-functionally with supervisors, unit staff and campus partners to ensure a collaborative environment, coordinated efforts and maximized outcomes. Must learn quickly and demonstrate flexibility in the work environment. Exhibit strong attention to detail as well as the ability to effectively manage multiple assignments with different priorities and tight deadlines. Demonstrate creativity, integrity and passion for growing the brand of Oklahoma State University.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two to four years of experience in a higher education advertising or marketing.

Displayed proficiency in creating engaging free and paid advertising, social media, and other traditional marketing content. Understanding of key advertising audiences in higher education. Ability to take projects from start to finish with minimal supervision. Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and Adobe Print Graphics Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Mac OS platform experience preferred. Strong conceptual skills, a high level sense of design, layout and typography.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.