Communications & Marketing Specialist

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking a Communications & Marketing Specialist to develop and deploy communications assets across digital media, advertising, and promotional materials as part of a strategic plan. The role supports the Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs to increase visibility and usage of services, resources and opportunities.

The position is hybrid eligible and requires on-campus presence; experience with video production, social media, and Adobe Creative Cloud is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of relevant experience.
• Experience may be combination of work experience and education.

Skills

Video production

Video editing

Photography

Social media management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Storytelling

Client relations

Decisions under deadlines

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in art, marketing and communications or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

WorkZone

Sprout Social

Job description

About This Role

The Communications & Marketing Specialist supports the work of the Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs by developing and deploying various communications and marketing assets. This includes digital media, advertising, and promotional materials that are part of a strategic and integrated communications plan seeking to increase the visibility and usage of the services, resources and opportunities provided by units within the Division.

About Us

The Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs supports student professional and personal development inside and outside the classroom by providing impactful opportunities for engagement. Our division is organized around the five areas of academic and career engagement, community building, student belonging, student support and accountability and student well-being.

Worksite Description

This position is Hybrid eligible. Candidates must be on campus regularly throughout each work week. Hybrid eligibility will be evaluated based on individual performance.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Four years of relevant experience.
• Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in art, marketing and communications or related field
• 1-3 years professional experience
• Experience with multi-platform communications, including video production and editing, photography and desk top publishing using Adobe Creative Cloud
• Experience with project management and social media management tools i.e. WorkZone and Sprout Social
• Experience in client relations
• Experience with social media and storytelling
• Ability to work within strict deadlines
• Effective interpersonal communication skills with a variety of constituencies

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Application Window

Applications close on: October 28, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$20.30 - $25.87