"Research Communications Coordinator"

Job Details

The College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions at South Dakota State University is seeking a Research Communications Coordinator to help showcase the impactful work of our faculty, staff, and students. This role collaborates closely across the college to support writing, editing, and communication efforts that highlight research and advance key initiatives. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota and is a grant funded, 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

The College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions is a leader in preparing future health professionals through innovative education, research, and community partnerships. With programs spanning pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and allied and population health, the college offers state-of-the-art facilities, hands-on learning, and nationally recognized research that makes a real difference in people’s lives.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and the Grant Proposal Specialist to support grant writing and ensure high-quality submissions.
• Develop and maintain templates and tools to streamline the grant and manuscript preparation process.
• Provide guidance and editing support for grant proposals, manuscripts, and other research-related documents.
• Assist with drafting, revising, and formatting application materials to meet sponsor and journal requirements.
• Partner with faculty and students on manuscript development, offering support from outlining to final editing.
• Write and edit news articles, press releases, and newsletter content highlighting research, grants, publications, and college achievements.
• Coordinate with University Marketing and Communications on publications and event coverage.
• Support dissemination of grant-funded project materials, including reports, presentations, and briefs.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree;
• At least one year of relevant experience such as technical writing, grant proposal editing, or proof reading, etc;
• Ability to work independently with self-initiation;
• Effective teamwork, organizational, and time management skills;
• Experience in university research or research administration; and
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Application Process:

This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Posting Date: 08/28/2025

Closing Date: 09/04/2025