Communications and Marketing Specialist

SDBOR; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The USD Knudson School of Law seeks a Communications and Marketing Specialist to promote the school's identity through internal and external campaigns. The role reports to the Director of Admissions and Marketing and collaborates with the Dean, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Preferred candidates will have strong written and verbal communication, superb time management, and experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. Some evenings and weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize under pressure.
• Ability to create attractive promotional content.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Promote the USD Knudson School of Law identity through marketing campaigns (internal and external).
• Coordinate with the Director of Admissions and Marketing and law school leadership.
• Liaise with external entities (alumni, bench, media) and University Relations for promotions.
• Prepare promotional materials and leverage the Dean’s calendar for targeted speaking engagements.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Content creation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The USD Knudson School of Law seeks a 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

Posting Date 11/06/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date

First Consideration Date 11/16/2026

Advertised Salary

Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience

Duration of the Term

Duration of the Term 12 months

Appointment Percent

Appointment Percent 100

Work Hours

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

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

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This position requires Travel

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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.

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South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605‑773‑3455