Communications Specialist II

Job Title

Communications Specialist II

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Electrical Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who we are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Communications Specialist II will manage external and internal communications. This individual will promote a positive public image and control dissemination of information on behalf of Conseil International des Grands Réseaux Electriques (CIGRE) United States National Committee (USNC). In need of a quick learner not afraid to research (google) how to work multiple apps and social media. The ideal individual will learn new software applications for online conference programs and advertising of quarterly webinars and newsletters, and yearly symposiums. Creating communications content on behalf of CIGRE USNC, whether it’s writing press releases or developing blog posts and social media updates.

Responsibilities:

• Quarterly webinar advertising flyers to post on all platforms of social media.
• Daily website updates promoting membership, working groups, events, and advertisement of technical bulletins.
• Design Quarterly Flyers for NGN Committee Webinar and CIGRE Webinar through Adobe Acrobat.
• Update CIGRE USNC website through WordPress.
• Develop and organize mobile application for The Grid of the Future Conference using Aventri.
• Create content program app for Grid of the Future symposium.
• Oversee and manage all content for Grid of the Future Conference Application for easy use of attendees.
• Coordinate the collection and organization of over 40 Speaker biographies and papers for Grid of the Future Conference application.
• Collaborate with paper session moderators to collect Grid of the Future papers and presentations.
• Publish and archive research papers and presentations to CIGRE website after annual conference.
• Design sponsorship posters to enhance brand visibility through Adobe Acrobat.
• Create marketing materials and giveaways with CIGRE USNC logo to increase membership.
• Create a positive impression on LinkedIn and other social media platforms posting at least weekly promoting technical bulletins, etc.
• Create content for, organize, and manage CIGRE USNC Newsletter.
• Design annual Grid of the Future t-shirt through Canva.
• Manage and update CIGRE USNC business cards following CIGRE marketing rules.
• Provide editorial guidance.
• Ensure timely delivery of assigned projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two years of related experience

What is helpful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication
• Communications and/or marketing experience with webpage experience
• Experience writing newsletters
• Experience with all social media platforms
• Experience with Aventri Software for conference registration and online app updates
• Experience with Adobe Software Suite
• Experience with web design using WordPress

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Excellent written communication skills with ability to write quarterly newsletters.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to post on all social media platforms i.e. LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter) Facebook, etc.

Work Location:

• Main Campus – College Station, TX.

About the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering:

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University leads advanced research in several important national and global areas for the betterment of humanity. Areas of research include power and power electronics, information systems, computer architecture, analog and mixed signals circuits, biomedical imaging, and photonics and semiconductors, with ML/AI infused in several of these research areas. Situated conveniently in the hub of the Dallas–Austin–Houston technology triangle, the department collaborates closely with key players in healthcare, computing, telecommunications, energy, and semiconductor manufacturing sectors. It also benefits from its proximity to and engagement with the Army Futures Command and the facilities and test-beds available at the Texas A&M System’s RELLIS Campus. With strong support from Texas' robust manufacturing sector and its economy, the department has numerous opportunities to engage in exciting interdisciplinary research partnerships that are shaping the future educational and research landscapes. These partnerships include collaborations and engagement with the Texas A&M Data Science Institute, the Global Cyber Research Institute, the Texas A&M Energy Institute, and the Smart Grid Center.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/staff-development/staff-development-opportunities.html
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.

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.