Information Specialist

South Dakota Board of Regents; Brookings (SD); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota State University seeks an Information Specialist in the Animal Science Department to produce communications, drafts, edits, and proofs materials for faculty, staff, and students. The role focuses on accurate, timely information aligned with university guidelines.

Responsibilities include coordinating communications, managing content across channels, and supporting teaching and outreach activities.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint.
• Grammar, punctuation, and spelling accuracy.
• Ability to write, proofread and edit materials.
• Experience with newsletters or managing social media preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate, and develop Animal Science Department communications.
• Provide administrative services for faculty, staff, and students.
• Meet required deadlines and follow university/department guidelines.

Skills

Write, proofread, edit materials

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Publisher

PowerPoint

Website content

Social media management

Job description

South Dakota State University (SDState) 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!

Tomorrow’s animal and natural resources industry leaders gain the educational foundation they need in the Department of Animal Science. With our multidisciplinary approaches toward production efficiency, product enhancement and natural resources management, both our undergraduate and our graduate students gain strong skill sets.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

Benefits

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge

• 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

Skills & Abilities

• 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

Salary

Advertised Salary Salary Range CG HH: Starting at $23.56/hour, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits

Duration of the Term

Duration of the Term 12 months

Appointment Percent

Appointment Percent 100

Work Hours

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Mondays through Fridays.

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [e-mail]. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU , Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: [phone].

Contact Information

For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 605-688-4128.

The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take affirmative action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non-discrimination and affirmative action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.

Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.

South Dakota Board of Regents

306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455