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The Office of Marketing and Communications at South Dakota Mines is seeking a qualified Web Designer to drive the redesign and ongoing maintenance of the university website by working with administrative, technical and departmental constituents to ensure content is up-to-date and functionality meets the needs of target markets. Candidates with experience in web design, web project management, management and development of web content within a content management system, information architecture and search engine optimization are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must have an understanding of branding and marketing principles, and organizational experience, preferably in higher education.

The Web Designer will report to the Director of Marketing & Communications. Applicants should possess knowledge and experience in managing websites, web content publishers, working with search engine optimization, and coordinating with third-party sites (including familiarity with API’s). Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ADA accessibility guidelines related to web design, and responsive web design is necessary. In addition to technical skills, it is preferred that candidates have a background in marketing, advertising, media management, graphic arts, and familiarity with popular social media platforms.

The Office of Marketing and Communications provides a variety of services to the campus community, including: public relations, media relations, campus communications, web and video services, government relations, photography and graphic design, and educational outreach. Efforts and activities are designed to assist in the recruitment of students, faculty, and staff; support fundraising activities; provide recognition for faculty, staff, and students; and identify opportunities for the university to work more closely with the community and state.

A bachelor’s degree in web design, web development, computer science, information technology, marketing, graphic design, publishing, journalism or closely related field is required.

South Dakota Mines is a best-in-class STEM university that offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees located in Rapid City, the state’s second largest city with a MSA population of over 158,000. With 226 days of sunshine, 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, there is a lot to see and do. People from around the world come here each year to see top attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. There’s something for everybody!

At Mines, our vision is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society through education, innovation, and engagement. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and over 40 countries are represented on our campus. Mines is an affordable option with a great return on investment.

Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and nationally competitive engineering teams. These experiences make graduates highly sought after by industry and attributes to high starting salaries and 98% placement rate in the field of study.

Research at Mines encompasses four main areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. Entrepreneurship is highly valued and programming assists students and faculty to engage in entrepreneurial activities and transition scientific and technological innovations into viable products and business startups.

South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/ . Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin February 20, 2024. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

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