SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS

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Institution South Dakota Mines

Working Title Public Relations Specialist (Information Specialist)

Posting Number CSA02388P

Department SDSMT-Marketing & Communications

Physical Location of Position (City) Rapid City

Posting Text

LOCATION: Marketing

STARTING HOURLY RATE: $22.98 + hourly, depending upon education and experience, GH

POSITION PURPOSE

You’re a Natural Storyteller. Let’s Put That Talent to Work.

At South Dakota Mines, we believe great stories have the power to inspire, connect, and move people to action. We’re looking for a skilled communicator to help us share these stories with the world.

If you love writing, building relationships, and creating content that makes an impact, this opportunity is for you.

About the Role:

As our Public Relations Specialist, you’ll be a valued member of the Marketing Team. Your mission: help tell the story of South Dakota Mines through web content, social media, and features that spotlight our students, faculty, research, and campus life.

You’ll work alongside a collaborative, creative, and fun team that’s passionate about supporting a university of the rise. This is your chance to grow your career while working in a role where your voice, ideas, and creativity matter.

A bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, or related field with a minimum of three years of relevant work experience or a strong combination of education and experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Various social media platforms and current trends.
• Digital marketing tools.
• Content management systems.
• Common computer applications like Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Strong understanding of English language, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships, interacting in a supportive manner with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• Communicate information clearly, concisely, and accurately to others both in oral and written form.
• Exercise tact, patience, respectfulness, and courteousness while providing excellent customer service.
• Handle multiple tasks, prioritize accordingly, and meet strict deadlines.
• Develop relevant content for public relations materials, university website, and social media.
• Organize, coordinate, and prioritize editorial and social media schedules.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with staff at all levels in a team environment.
• Remain flexible while juggling competing priorities and maintaining superior level of attention to detail.

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references (include name email address for each reference).

South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at Careers at Mines. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin June 11, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Posting Date 06/04/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date 06/11/2025

Advertised Salary $22.98 + hourly, depending upon education and experience, GH

Duration of the Term 12 months

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Appointment Percent 100

Work Hours

7:30-4:30 Monday-Friday with adjustments for special events.

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

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This position requires Travel, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota Mines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. South Dakota Mines and the Board of Regents ensures that all employment practices are free of discrimination.

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