Communications and Marketing Specialist

The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law is seeking a Communications and Marketing Specialist to promote the school’s identity through internal and external campaigns. This role reports to the Director of Admissions and Marketing and collaborates with the Law School Dean, faculty, staff, and alumni.

It works with current students and leaders to promote events and successes, liaises with University Communications, and uses the Dean’s calendar to engage in targeted public speaking

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create attractive promotional materials.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and calendars.

Responsibilities

• Promote the USD Knudson School of Law identity through internal and external campaigns.
• Coordinate with Dean, faculty, staff, alumni, students, and external entities.
• Liaise with University Communications and Relations; highlight events and achievements.
• Assist in promoting events and achievements of student organizations and leaders.

Skills

Marketing campaigns

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Public relations

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Posting Details

Logo Institution The University of South Dakota

Working Title Communications and Marketing Specialist

Posting Number CSA02889P

Department USD-School of Law

Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion

Posting Text

Communications and Marketing Specialist, who, through marketing campaigns (both internal and external) will successfully promote the identity of the USD Knudson School of Law as an institution whose graduates possess the qualities of excellence, service, and leadership.

This position will report to the Director of Admissions and Marketing and will work closely with the Law School Dean and various members of the Law School Faculty, Staff, and Alumni.

This position will also work closely with current students and leaders of student organizations to promote their events and successes.

This position will liaise with the University’s Communications and University Relations department and will communicate regularly with external entities such as Law School alumni, the local bench and bar, the media, and others.

Additionally, this position will work on coordinating with the Law School Dean’s calendar, using it as a promotional tool for the Dean’s engagement in targeted public speaking opportunities and presence at important events.

This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to create attractive promotional materials.

It requires an individual with strong time management and priority setting skills who can create accurate and quality content even under pressure.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word is essential as is experience with the Adobe Creative Suite and other digital creativity tools.

Posting Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

First Consideration Date

11/16/2026

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

Duration of the Term

12 months

Appointment Percent

100

Work Hours

Full-time; some evenings and weekends might be required.

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The mission of the Knudson School of Law is to prepare the lawyers and judges who will administer the federal, state, and American Indian tribal justice systems in South Dakota and to provide a legal education to South Dakota residents, along with nonresidents who choose to attend the Knudson School of Law, which will serve as a solid foundation for the practice of law or other professional careers anywhere in the world.

The Knudson School of Law does this by providing a doctrinal and humanistic education, supplemented by skills and technical training, in which classroom study and practice skills are of complementary value. As a state-supported public institution and the only law school in South Dakota, the school has a special obligation to provide a basic law degree program of high-quality professional graduate level education in order to produce a sufficient supply of lawyers to meet the current and future needs of South Dakota and to afford qualified South Dakota citizens the opportunity to enter the practice of law in any state.

The Knudson School of Law has a special obligation to engage in scholarly legal research and service in order to meet community, tribal, state, national, and international needs, to support instruction, to expand knowledge of the law, and to improve the legal infrastructure for the pursuit of justice.

Cognitive Requirements

Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Multiple Priorities, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Memory, Multiple Stimuli

Physical Requirements

Sitting for sustained periods of time, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting light, Reaching, Carrying Describe any of the conditions selected

Sensory Requirements

Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

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Working Environment

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