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South Dakota State

Marketing & Online Operations Assistant

South Dakota State, Brookings, SD, United States


Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution

South Dakota State University

Working Title

Marketing & Online Operations Assistant

Posting Number

CSA02088P

Department

SDSU-University Bookstore

Physical Location of Position (City)

Brookings

Posting Text

South Dakota State University is looking for a self-motivated, people-centered individual to join in leading our Jackrabbit Central team! This position will be located at the Jackrabbit Central location on the main Brookings campus.

Job Responsibilities: The Jackrabbit Central Marketing & Online Operations Assistant reports to the Jackrabbit Central Marketing & Online Operations Manager for communications, special programs and promotions, and subordinate marketing student development. They assist in the development and delivery of all aspects of graphic design, social media, marketing, video, photography, and promotion. They are responsible for the vision, quality, and consistency of all creative work bearing the Jackrabbit Central and SDSU brand. Additionally, they provide peer supervision to all student staff areas. The Marketing & Online Operations Assistant Manager will also serve as a team leader that is expected to contribute to policy decisions, staff training and development, participant education, program assessment, and program promotion.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

  • Windows or Apple-based computer systems and graphics programs.
  • And experience with marketing techniques, web design, graphic design, or promotions
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge/experience with Adobe Creative Suite programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, etc.)
  • Supervisory, administrative, or leadership experience, preferred
  • And experience with, or awareness of promotional methods, and marketing techniques, preferred

Skill & Ability to:

  • Work collaboratively with others or independently as the situation requires
  • Take thoughtful risks, explore new ideas, be flexible, and adapt to change
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational, planning, and multi-tasking skills
  • Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Be reliable, self-motivated, and should be able to solve problems and make decisions based on Jackrabbit Central mission and guiding principles
  • Take on multiple marketing projects and complete projects when the Marketing Manager is unavailable
  • Meet deadlines and complete projects in a timely manner
Comments: This position is classified as an Information Specialist. SDSU is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to the university's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
Benefits: SDSU offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; paid holidays; educational assistance; retirement plans; and a generous vacation accrual and sick day allowance.
Application Procedures: Candidates will be required to provide a portfolio of previous work or class projects prior to interview. SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site, to apply visit [SE5793; 11722]
Posting Date
07/10/2024
Closing Date
07/24/2024
Open Until Filled
No
First Consideration Date
Advertised Salary
$22.69 - $25.52/hour, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
8a-5p M-F
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires
No Requirement
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
South Dakota State University is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.
South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university's core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.
As the state's 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of the university is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, Aberdeen and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.
SDSU was recognized as one of 54 institutions in the United States as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities in 2014. The university's total research expenditures are greater than $60 million. SDSU is the state's first High Research Activity institution as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Jackrabbits Athletics competes as a NCAA Division I member, with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling.
Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Livability.com rates Brookings as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees. It considers Brookings among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.
The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state's highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school and a high school.
The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children's Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing . Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605)
Contact Information
For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact SDSU Human Resources at .
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
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Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-average, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
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Physical Requirements
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Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Lifting moderate, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)
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Sensory Requirements
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Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.
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Working Environment
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Office Environment
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Supplemental Questions
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  • Where did you hear about this position?
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Reference List