• Job Description

  Req#: R-070141

  Job Title

  Communications Specialist II

  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

  The Communications Specialist II is responsible for project management, campaign management, content management, and writing.

  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.

  Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communication or any equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Two years of experience in communications, digital marketing, or marketing & communications

  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Proven ability to work in marketing for email marketing, print materials, writing, social media management, web content management, publications, and campaigns

  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

  • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

  • Strong verbal communications skills

  • Strong initiative, commitment to lifelong learning, and willingness to ask questions

  • Ability to bring fresh ideas, individual voice, and enthusiasm to the team

  • Time management skills

  • Ability to work as a motivated self-starter

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree Marketing

  • 5 years of experience working as a communication coordinator, communication specialist, or working in a similar role in marketing

  • Outstanding verbal communication skills

  Essential Duties/Tasks:

  • Project Management - Plans and executes short and long-term projects that make efficient use of resources, meet deadlines, achieve objectives, and maintain morale among staff through the process. Applies photo editing theory, software, hardware, and practical knowledge. Works on request to assess needs, create a plan, communicate the plan, assign resources, communicate changes, finalize the project and manage the post launch of the project. Balances multiple, simultaneous priorities while meeting deadlines. Prepares and delivers presentation materials to teams and partners.

  • Writing - Ability to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and effectively via Mays Business School social media channels, email marketing platforms, website and other platforms to share information about the school and its programs. Writes, reviews and edits content for publication via various channels.

  • Digital Communications Support - Learns software systems, works in those systems, and deploys projects in those systems including but are not limited to content management systems, Google Analytics, project management system, website content systems, email marketing systems, and social media management systems.

  • Digital Asset Management - Assists in managing, uploading to, and maintaining the school’s digital asset management library.

  • Learning/Researching - Seeks out best practices and trends among peer institutions to deliver creative insights and applications to the team. Researches and applies best practices to help maintain efficiencies. Stays abreast of industry's technological advancements and engages in learning opportunities.

  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

  For additional information on benefits Click here

  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.

• About the company

  34361 Texas A&M University is a public land-grant research university in College Station, Texas.

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