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Communications Specialist - OSU Accessibility Programs

Full-Time • Stillwater, OK • Bachelor's Degree Required


Help us reach our audiences! The OSU Accessibility Programs communications team is responsible for strategic communication, marketing, and outreach efforts to diverse audiences across the state. This includes creating engaging content and executing a strategic communication plan for email, print, social media, web, events, and more. The ideal candidate will demonstrate self-direction, creativity, and strategic thinking in finding new opportunities to showcase OSU Accessibility Programs. The position will work closely with the Accessible Communications Coordinator to create deliverables in a manner that meets or exceeds federal and state accessibility standards. Training in accessibility practices is available.


Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintain and create website content

  • Work with interns/student employees to coordinate social media efforts and maintain a complete content calendar

  • Create and execute email campaigns


Some in-state and out-of-state travel may be required in this position. Out-of-state travel is rare. The work schedule is primarily Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, out-of-town travel may be required during conferences or other meetings that may require additional time outside of regular hours.


Position may be eligible for a fully remote, or hybrid work schedule (minimum of 1 day of a 5-day work week). However, any offer is contingent upon approval by University Human Resources in consideration of OSU policies, labor laws, and suitability to the work of the position/department.


Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or related field is required, which must be conferred prior to start date.


Related experience in general communications, social media, project management, website editing, content creation, video editing, graphic design, or campaign planning/ implementation. Internships, unpaid or part-time experience, and secondary education may be substituted for related experience.


  • Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Must possess the ability to organize materials, write, edit, visualize concepts, communicate, and interpret goals.

  • Must be creative, learn quickly, and adapt to rapidly changing environments.

  • Must be familiar with AP style and adaptive writing.

  • Knowledge of communications and ability to align content with audience needs.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.

  • Ability to collaborate with a remote team in tools such as Asana and Microsoft Teams.


Demonstrated work experience in creating engaging free and/or paid advertising, social media, email marketing, and other traditional digital marketing content. A successful candidate must be highly creative and self-motivated. They must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of people. They must demonstrate excellence in service principles, including accountability, timely communication, and quality results.


Must be able to lift 10-50 lbs.


Preferred Qualifications:

Two years’ experience in marketing, advertising, social media, web design, or related. Intermediate experience in web design using a content management system (CMS). Post-secondary education may be substituted for experience.

  • Experience in photography

  • Experience in tagging, editing, and maintaining digital file storage

  • Experience creating digitally accessible content

  • Experience with HTML and CSS


Learn more and apply here.

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