Content Writer for the Office of Marketing and Communications

DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY (DSU) is a regional comprehensive institution within the North Dakota University System, whose primary role is to contribute to intellectual, social, economic, and cultural development, especially to Southwestern North Dakota. The University’s mission is to provide high quality, accessible programs; to promote excellence in teaching and learning; to support scholarly and creative activities; and to provide service relevant to the economy, health, and quality of life for the citizens of the State of North Dakota.

DSU is seeking Content Writer for the Office of Marketing and Communications

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

• Wage of $85/story, meeting the following requirements, within 150-600 words - depending on content, max payment would be at 200 stories in a 12-month period

  
  

MAIN OFFICE/WORKING LOCATION: Dickinson, ND

STARTING DATE: a.s.a.p.

POSITION DETAILS:

• 9000 Temporary (less than 19 hours a week)

• Non-exempt from FLSA Overtime

• Non-benefited

  
  

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

The Content Writer is a part-time position that plays a key role in supporting the communications priorities of Dickinson State University. This position is responsible for researching, writing, and preparing stories and news content that highlight both internal and external developments affecting the University. The Content Writer ensures that these stories reflect the University’s mission, vision, and values, and that they promote awareness of Dickinson State’s impact on the community, region, and beyond. This role requires excellent writing, editing, and research skills; an understanding of communications best practices; and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.

DISCLAIMER CLAUSE:

This job announcement is not intended, and should not be construed, to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential to making fair pay decisions and determining job performance.

For more information about the position, contact the Interim Director, Kierra Mathern, at 701-483-2486.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: Applications will be reviewed as received, the position will remain open until filled.

• Complete the online application at https://dickinsonstate.edu/jobopenings/postings.aspx

• provide three (3) references with contact information

• upload a cover letter

• upload a resume

• upload transcripts (as applicable)

Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the qualifications and responsibilities listed above as minimum/required/preferred because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Only applicants who appear best qualified based on this review will be contacted for an interview. The submission of all required materials by the preference date is the responsibility of the applicant. (Note: incomplete applications may not be considered).

Unofficial, or copies of official, transcripts are acceptable at the time of inquiry, but official transcripts will be required if hired. If you need to order transcripts you can have them emailed to DSU.HR@dickinsonstate.edu, faxed to 701-483-2574, or mailed DSU Human Resources, 291 Campus Drive, Dickinson, ND 58601.

This position is conditional upon a satisfactory Criminal Background Check.

ND Veteran's Preference Laws Apply