• Job Description

  Req#: R-085143

  Job Title

  Communications Specialist II

  Agency

  Texas A&M University

  Department

  Dean Of Business Administration

  Proposed Minimum Salary

  Commensurate

  Job Location

  College Station, Texas

  Job Type

  Staff

  Job Description

  Glimpse of the job

  We are hiring a Communications Specialist II, responsible for project management, campaign management, content production and written communication. You will support branding, digital marketing, and content creation for the graduate programs in Mays Business School. In this role, you'll manage communication projects and campaigns, produce engaging written content, and maintain a consistent brand voice across digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and project management skills, experience with digital tools, and a passion for storytelling that supports recruitment and program visibility. If you want to join a growing team with an exciting career future, please apply.

  Essential Duties/Tasks

  Project/Brand Management -

  • Facilitate marketing and communication requests for graduate programs within Mays Business School.

  • Act as primary contact for all marketing and communication needs for Mays Business School’s 4+1 and PhD programs.

  • Evolve and maintain brand strategies for each program.

  • Act as liaison and point of communication for marketing needs, proactively understanding program changes and upcoming events and initiatives.

  • Works on requests to assess needs, create a plan, communicate with relevant internal and external team members, assign internal resources, communicate updates and changes, manage process workflows, meet deadlines, and evaluate project success post launch.

  • Projects include, but are not limited to, refreshing old promotional material for each graduate program, assisting with swag design and selection, program social media content, building email marketing campaigns, assisting with recruitment drip campaign messaging, managing website content and photo asset rewrites/refreshes, photo asset expansion, event communication and support, and social media advertising content coordination.

  • Operate and understand the Mays Business School project management platform.

  • Coordinate photo and video shoots when needed for graduate campaigns and Mays initiatives.

  Digital Communications and Marketing Management -

  • Create, launch and manage email campaigns in various email marketing platforms, make website updates in WordPress, assist with social media content and campaigns on unit-specific social platforms, launch and monitor campaign performance.

  • Assist with ad hoc advertising efforts with local digital marketing companies such as TxAgs and Texas Young Professionals.

  • Collaborate with program teams for content creation for recruitment email drip campaigns.

  Writing and Learning/Researching -

  • Write and edit copy for storytelling, promotional material, brand strategies, social media posts, email campaigns, website updates, and brochures for graduate program initiatives within Mays Business School.

  • Become an expert on each graduate program, understanding their program details and differentiators.

  • Research best practices to help maintain efficiencies.

  • Keep abreast of industry advancements and learning opportunities.

  Qualifications

  Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related field.

  • Two years of related experience in communications, digital marketing or marketing field.

  • Note: a related master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience working as a communications coordinator, communications specialist, project manager or similar role on a marketing team.

  • Experience working with or for digital advertising.

  • Strong project management skills with demonstrated experience across a broad array of marketing channels.

  • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders.

  • Ability to communicate complex ideas and expectations between internal and external stakeholders.

  • Comfortable working within project management software (ClickUp, Monday, MS Project, Teamwork).

  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to work as a motivated self-starter and bring fresh ideas, individual voice and enthusiasm to the team.

  • Ability to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and effectively with strong interpersonal and organizations skills.

  • Proven ability to work in email marketing, promotion materials, writing, social media management, web content management, and brand management.

  • Exceptional time management skills with the ability to effectively plan and execute short and long-term projects that make efficient use of resources, meet deadlines, achieve objectives and maintain morale among staff through the process.

  What you need to know and do

  Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

  Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

  Who we are

  The Marketing & Communications Team at Mays Business School is building a preeminent brand to support the school’s aspiration to become the no. 1 public business school in the nation. The team has doubled in size from 2023 to 2024 and is forecasted to double in size again by the end of 2025. New team members will have early opportunities to lead and manage large projects. We are looking for ambitious, high-achieving, positive individuals ready to tackle new problems, start new initiatives, and elevate the standard of excellence across the school.

  Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. Mays Business School’s vision is building a better future through business. To fulfill this vision, our mission is developing leaders of character who make a positive difference in the communities where they live, work, and serve.

  Why Texas A&M University?

  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.

  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , 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
  • Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
  • Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

  Our Commitment

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

  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/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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