Communications Specialist I

Job Title

Communications Specialist I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Marketing & Communications

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who We Are

The Division of Marketing & Communications tells the story of Texas A&M and promotes and protects the Texas A&M brand. We achieve our goals through:

• Messaging - We work with peers across campus to develop, distribute and assess messaging about Texas A&M's global impact in preparing future generations of leaders and improving lives through discovery and outreach.

• Branding - We maintain the University Brand Guidelines and provide tools and resources for our campus partners.

• Brand Oversight - We oversee licensing, trademark management and corporate business development relationships to maximize their commercial benefit to the university.

For more information, please visit us at https://marcomm.tamu.edu/

What We Want

Serves as Communications Specialist for the Multicultural Services, Memorial Student Center and Student Activities – all within the Division of Student Affairs. Under general supervision, the Communications Specialist writes, edits, and assists in the production and design of informational and promotional materials for the departments. Ensures the timely development and execution of content, digital media, news releases, social media, and other products promoting the name, brand recognition and public perception of the departments.

What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Position Details: Ability to work nights and periodic weekends as needed. May be assigned Student Worker(s) occasionally.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience

• No experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications

• Knowledge of project management

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Ability to present information clearly and concisely

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of communication and or marketing experience, including writing for print and web publications, magazines, newsletters, and experience developing and posting content on web sites

• Experience posting social media and digital advertising campaigns

• Experience using a content management system

Essential Duties/Tasks:

• Communications and Marketing Duties - Under general supervision, writes content for annual reports, brochures, flyers, news releases, newsletters, presentations, email campaigns, and web on the accomplishments of the Multicultural Services, Memorial Student Center and Student Activities – all within the Division of Student Affairs. Assists with the creation of communication materials and messages and other communication collateral that promotes and supports the departments.

• Public Awareness Duties - Assists with department social media accounts to market the department’s strengths, programs, initiatives, events, and student activities. Produces visual content to promote brand awareness of the department's websites and social media sites. Fields requests and inquiries regarding department representation across campus, including general representation and presentations, resource tables, panels, department tours, etc. Serves as representative and point of contact for media inquiries and public questions and coordinates plan for responses. 

• Collaboration and Branding Duties - Assists in maintaining a tracking system for project timelines and costs. Arranges new coverage, photography, materials, production, etc. Assists with development of publications and graphic displays for events. Supports and encourages the use of the editorial style guide and brand guides established for consistency by Texas A&M University. Collaborates with the Texas A&M University Division of Marketing and Communications to maximize the use of available internal resources to convey a positive, professional image of the departments. Ensures that marketing and communications activities and services comply with University, State, and Federal regulations.

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.