Communications and Marketing Specialist

Location

Olathe, KS | United States

Job description

Kansas State University Olathe

Job Description

K-State Olathe is looking for a Communications and Marketing Specialist to develop and coordinate marketing plans for K-State Olathe initiatives, including professional development programming, special events and other initiatives, to help reach goals. This includes leveraging the campus’ client relationship management tool (CRM), website and other solutions to promote programming. It also requires working with internal and external partners, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tactics and regularly updating key stakeholders.

Responsibilities Include:

• Utilize the campus’ CRM (client relationship management tool), HubSpot, to develop drip email campaigns, registration forms and landing pages, data reporting, list growth strategies and maintenance of lists to help reach attendance goals.
• Provide marketing communications support for professional development programs, engagement activities and other initiatives as assigned.
• Develop and coordinate individual program marketing plans for K-State Olathe initiatives, including budgets as applicable, ensure timely completion of tactics and provide updates to key stakeholders.
• Update event and program information on the K-State Olathe website and ensure that search engine strategies are in place as well as integration with the CRM.
• Collaborate with the marketing team members to ensure programs have updated creative artwork and are also highlighted on social media and in news stories.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University’s Olathe campus was launched in April 2011 and is the newest campus in the university’s system. The campus is located in Johnson County and the Greater Kansas City metro area. The campus is a strategic partner of the Johnson County Education and Research Triangle, which was created in 2008 when residents invested in the county's future by voting for a one-eighth cent sales tax. The proceeds from this tax generate more than $20 million a year to fund higher education through a unique partnership among Johnson County, the University of Kansas, and Kansas State University.

K-State Olathe provides a unique work culture that offers a variety of professional development opportunities and a community building committee to organize campus wide activities that have included social gatherings, service opportunities, and team building workshops. Professional development opportunities on campus and in the community that employees regularly participate in, employee tuition assistance for academic programs, on campus lunch and learns, professional development workshops on campus, Leadership Olathe, various regional Chamber activities.

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/hcs/benefits.

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

Worksite Options:

This position will be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement at the discretion of the Director of Communications and Marketing once required training is complete and the individual has demonstrated the ability to successfully perform assigned duties independently.
Visit this link for K-State’s guidance and policies on remote work and flexible work arrangements. Remote work agreements are required for all flexible work arrangements and are subject to review.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience
• Proven Writing skills
• Experience with client relationship management (CRM) tools that includes drip email campaigns, reporting and list management.
• Understanding of website content management and search engine marketing.
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Detail oriented
• Works well with people and teams

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

How to Apply:

• Applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, and 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 Christine Splichal, Director of Communications and Marketing, [email protected], (913.307.7341)

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Roberta Robinson at [email protected] (913.307.7316).

Screening of Applications Begins:

• Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range: $50,00- $55,000 ($20.19 - $26.44 hourly)

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.

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