Communications Manager

Job Title

Communications Manager

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Management

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 for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

The McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship seeks to enhance the livelihood of Texas A&M University and the greater community. Since 1999, the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship has served as the hub of entrepreneurship for Texas A&M University. We’re committed to the success of entrepreneurs and believe that they are the cornerstone of a robust economy and nation. The McFerrin Center provides events, programs, scholarships, competitions and more to enterprising students, faculty and former students. With the support of our volunteer network, corporate partners, faculty, and staff, the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship has been able to support the achievements of entrepreneurs within the Aggie Network and throughout the State of Texas.

What we want

This is a wonderful opportunity to join our successful, dynamic team serving as our Communication Manager. This position is responsible for managing communication internally and externally for our unit, including developing, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive communications program to include marketing, media relations and all publications for the Center. We envision this person having excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with an acute attention to details. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) as stated above. If you have the skills, experience and qualifications mentioned then we encourage you to apply for this great opportunity.

What you need to know

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume section.

COVID-19 information:  Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Five years of communications and/or marketing experience including two years of related supervisory experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree

• Six or more years of program management, event planning/management experience, or other related field

• Experience supervising one or more full-time employees and working in a dynamic team environment

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to promote an academic program and/or event

• Keen attention to detail

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and database programs

• Strong organizational skills and highly developed attention to detail

• Must be able and willing to work in a dynamic team environment

• Ability to manage and utilize multiple marketing platforms, including social media

• Some experience in website maintenance

 

Responsibilities:

• Communication Management - Works with the Assistant Director to create, develop, and implement a strategic marketing and communications plan, including promotion of student and Former student programs hosted by the McFerrin Center, as well as an overall strategy for the Center’s communications. Collaborates directly with Assistant Director and McFerrin program staff in order to market all programs to appropriate audiences – including students, former students, mentors, and other partners. Serves as the Center’s primary media contact by actively pitching media opportunities and appropriately responding to media requests. Manages communication timelines for all Center activities, in addition to developing timelines related to any new programming. Supervises student fellows to generate content for various publication platforms, such as stories, graphics and articles. Manages the presentation library and marketing materials on behalf of Center staff.

• Content Creation and Compliance - Collaborates with leadership on all general Center communications and marketing materials as needed. Oversees and manages the drafting, editing, and scheduling of select marketing communications for media placement in a variety of channels (i.e., web, print, email, online). Reviews and edits all written publication materials prior to publishing. Oversees production of all publications, marketing materials and graphic displays for programs and events, including magazine production for Aggie 100. Coordinates with Mays and TAMU Offices of Marketing and Communications on media relations. Ensures compliance with Mays, TAMU and TAMUS requirements as they relate to marketing and promotion.

• Development and Evaluation - Manages and coordinates development and evaluation of the Center’s strategic communications plan. Collaborates with leadership to develop marketing budgets. Analyzes and reviews program marketing budgets to ensure expenditures are within budget. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University and TAMHSC, 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 committed to diversity.

Job Title

Communications Manager

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Management

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 for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

The McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship seeks to enhance the livelihood of Texas A&M University and the greater community. Since 1999, the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship has served as the hub of entrepreneurship for Texas A&M University. We’re committed to the success of entrepreneurs and believe that they are the cornerstone of a robust economy and nation. The McFerrin Center provides events, programs, scholarships, competitions and more to enterprising students, faculty and former students. With the support of our volunteer network, corporate partners, faculty, and staff, the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship has been able to support the achievements of entrepreneurs within the Aggie Network and throughout the State of Texas.

What we want

This is a wonderful opportunity to join our successful, dynamic team serving as our Communication Manager. This position is responsible for managing communication internally and externally for our unit, including developing, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive communications program to include marketing, media relations and all publications for the Center. We envision this person having excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with an acute attention to details. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) as stated above. If you have the skills, experience and qualifications mentioned then we encourage you to apply for this great opportunity.

What you need to know

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume section.

COVID-19 information:  Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Five years of communications and/or marketing experience including two years of related supervisory experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree

• Six or more years of program management, event planning/management experience, or other related field

• Experience supervising one or more full-time employees and working in a dynamic team environment

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to promote an academic program and/or event

• Keen attention to detail

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and database programs

• Strong organizational skills and highly developed attention to detail

• Must be able and willing to work in a dynamic team environment

• Ability to manage and utilize multiple marketing platforms, including social media

• Some experience in website maintenance

 

Responsibilities:

• Communication Management - Works with the Assistant Director to create, develop, and implement a strategic marketing and communications plan, including promotion of student and Former student programs hosted by the McFerrin Center, as well as an overall strategy for the Center’s communications. Collaborates directly with Assistant Director and McFerrin program staff in order to market all programs to appropriate audiences – including students, former students, mentors, and other partners. Serves as the Center’s primary media contact by actively pitching media opportunities and appropriately responding to media requests. Manages communication timelines for all Center activities, in addition to developing timelines related to any new programming. Supervises student fellows to generate content for various publication platforms, such as stories, graphics and articles. Manages the presentation library and marketing materials on behalf of Center staff.

• Content Creation and Compliance - Collaborates with leadership on all general Center communications and marketing materials as needed. Oversees and manages the drafting, editing, and scheduling of select marketing communications for media placement in a variety of channels (i.e., web, print, email, online). Reviews and edits all written publication materials prior to publishing. Oversees production of all publications, marketing materials and graphic displays for programs and events, including magazine production for Aggie 100. Coordinates with Mays and TAMU Offices of Marketing and Communications on media relations. Ensures compliance with Mays, TAMU and TAMUS requirements as they relate to marketing and promotion.

• Development and Evaluation - Manages and coordinates development and evaluation of the Center’s strategic communications plan. Collaborates with leadership to develop marketing budgets. Analyzes and reviews program marketing budgets to ensure expenditures are within budget. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University and TAMHSC, 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 committed to diversity.