Missouri State University

Position Title Part-Time Marketing Coordinator

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department Career Center

Pay Grade Unclassified

Proposed Salary $20/hour

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

General Function

In this part-time position, the Marketing Coordinator will guide the vision for promoting and increasing awareness of Career Center services. This includes developing and managing a brand identity and guidelines, within the overall Missouri State University brand. The Marketing Coordinator will oversee the Career Center’s communication efforts including web and social media presence as well as digital and print media.

Description of Primary Duties

• Lead the Career Center marketing team (including student workers) in the maintenance and enhancement of a holistic Career Center brand
• Manage all Department social media platforms including monitoring engagement, creating opportunities to increase engagement, and promoting services and events
• Collaborate with Career Center staff to develop and implement marketing strategies for events, services, and promotion of external stakeholders
• Coordinate the development of all print and digital marketing materials including advertisements, blogs, career development resources, and Department promotional items
• Create or oversee creation of digital content including but not limited to videos and photos to promote Department services and events

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, public relations, communications, journalism, or closely related field is required. Academic experience such as a minor or certificate in graphic design, film/videography is preferred. Coursework in technical or professional writing preferred.

Experience: Experience in marketing, promotions, advertising and/or related field is required. Knowledge of current marketing practices and trends including promotions, advertising, print and digital media, social media, use of photography and videography, and audience analysis is required. Previous supervision or management experience is preferred.

Skills: The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize and meet deadlines, and work independently are required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Strong decision-making skills are required. Knowledge of search engine optimization and digital marketing tools such as Google AdWords is preferred. Knowledge of design programs such as but not limited to Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is preferred

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

First date of consideration is June 30, 2025, and applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Open Date 06/11/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Posting Number 20250016PTS

Quick Link for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/82180