Animal Science Communications Specialist

South Dakota State University; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and flexible benefits

Retirement plan with 6% matching

Paid holidays and vacation leave

Relocation benefits

Job summary

South Dakota State University (SDState) seeks an Information Specialist in the Animal Science department, based in Brookings. The role supports learning, discovery, and engagement with strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.

The position focuses on preparing, coordinating and developing department communications, meeting deadlines, and providing essential administrative services for faculty, staff and students. Candidates with newsletters or social media experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word and Outlook; knowledge of Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with website content and social media management; strong grammar and spelling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate, and develop Animal Science Department informational communications following university and department guidelines, meeting required deadlines.
• Provide vital administrative services for faculty, staff, and students.

Skills

Writing

Proofreading

Editing

Time management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Publisher

PowerPoint

Website content management

Social media management

Job description

South Dakota State University (SDState) seeks an Information Specialist in the Animal Science department, based in Brookings. The role supports learning, discovery, and engagement with strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.

The position focuses on preparing, coordinating and developing department communications, meeting deadlines, and providing essential administrative services for faculty, staff and students. Candidates with newsletters or social media experience are preferred.