Job Description

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South Dakota State University (SDSU) is currently seeking an Information Specialist to join our Animal Science department. This position will play a critical role in the department’s three primary missions which are learning, discovery, and engagement. If you have a strong attention to detail and excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills then this position may be for you!

Job Responsibilities: This position will be responsible for preparing, coordinating, and developing Animal Science Department informational communications following university and department guidelines, meeting required deadlines as well as providing vital administrative services for faculty, staff, and students.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, and Outlook
Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint
Computer processes related to website content and social media presence.
Modern office equipment
Grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Skill & Ability to:
Write, proofread, and edit written materials.
Manage time and meet deadlines while balancing multiple projects at once.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience developing newsletters or managing company social media

Comments: South Dakota State University 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: If candidate has experience developing newsletters or managing company social media, please attach an example as “other document” in application process. SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site, to apply visit http://YourFuture.sdbor.edu. [SE8689 – 11722]