Texas A&M
Job Title
Communications Coordinator
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Business Development
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
A Glimpse of the Job
The Communications Coordinator, under general supervision, coordinates, develops and implements comprehensive communication plans to include project management, content production, and written communication for both print and digital mediums for the Division of Finance and Business Services.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Content Creation
Assist in research, interviews, and writing stories for digital platforms
Fields inquiries from the division staff
Helps develop social media strategies, create content, and manage platforms for social media
Creates monthly newsletters for the division and assists in frequent email communication for various initiatives from division leadership
Creates flyers, infographics, banners, videos, signage, PowerPoints, and other written and visual communications for the Division of Finance and Business Services
Create and execute communication strategies for special events and department action plans
Assistance in building marketing briefs and creative storytelling for product launches, in-venue event content, and radio scripts for business development
Websites
Works closely with the team to monitor and review departmental web sites for current UX/UI and accessibility compliance
Manage website edits, content refresh, and ensure information accuracy and compliance approved
Creates digital blogs for communication updates and stories
Assist in visuals update across every website within the division
Assist with content and continuously update and improve the divisions intranet
Project Management
Assist in project management of new initiatives and communication strategies.
Assists in special event planning.
Assist in task delegation and oversite of student workers’ projects.
Data Review
Review analytics and adjust communications to improve results
Continuing Education
Attend trainings to continue to grow and become an expert in your field
What you need to know
Salary: $45,000-$50,000/year
Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree marketing, communications, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Three years of communications and/or marketing experience
Experience creating graphics for digital and print communication
Preferred Qualifications
3-5 years of experience working as a communications coordinator, communications specialist, project manager or similar role on a marketing and communications team
Comfortability working within a project management software
Experience with storytelling, writing, and developing communication plans
Experience with website editing, wireframe development, and Search Engine Optimization
Experience with the Adobe creative suite
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively convey ideas and concepts
Strong attention to detail and grammatical expertise
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Ability to effectively plan and execute short- and long-term projects, making efficient use of resources, meeting deadlines, and achieving objectives
Motivated self-starter with the ability to bring fresh ideas, individual voice, and enthusiasm to the team
Strong idea generation and creative problem-solving skills.
Other Requirements and Factors
This position is security sensitive
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
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/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Communications Coordinator
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Business Development
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
A Glimpse of the Job
The Communications Coordinator, under general supervision, coordinates, develops and implements comprehensive communication plans to include project management, content production, and written communication for both print and digital mediums for the Division of Finance and Business Services.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Content Creation
Assist in research, interviews, and writing stories for digital platforms
Fields inquiries from the division staff
Helps develop social media strategies, create content, and manage platforms for social media
Creates monthly newsletters for the division and assists in frequent email communication for various initiatives from division leadership
Creates flyers, infographics, banners, videos, signage, PowerPoints, and other written and visual communications for the Division of Finance and Business Services
Create and execute communication strategies for special events and department action plans
Assistance in building marketing briefs and creative storytelling for product launches, in-venue event content, and radio scripts for business development
Websites
Works closely with the team to monitor and review departmental web sites for current UX/UI and accessibility compliance
Manage website edits, content refresh, and ensure information accuracy and compliance approved
Creates digital blogs for communication updates and stories
Assist in visuals update across every website within the division
Assist with content and continuously update and improve the divisions intranet
Project Management
Assist in project management of new initiatives and communication strategies.
Assists in special event planning.
Assist in task delegation and oversite of student workers’ projects.
Data Review
Review analytics and adjust communications to improve results
Continuing Education
Attend trainings to continue to grow and become an expert in your field
What you need to know
Salary: $45,000-$50,000/year
Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree marketing, communications, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Three years of communications and/or marketing experience
Experience creating graphics for digital and print communication
Preferred Qualifications
3-5 years of experience working as a communications coordinator, communications specialist, project manager or similar role on a marketing and communications team
Comfortability working within a project management software
Experience with storytelling, writing, and developing communication plans
Experience with website editing, wireframe development, and Search Engine Optimization
Experience with the Adobe creative suite
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively convey ideas and concepts
Strong attention to detail and grammatical expertise
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Ability to effectively plan and execute short- and long-term projects, making efficient use of resources, meeting deadlines, and achieving objectives
Motivated self-starter with the ability to bring fresh ideas, individual voice, and enthusiasm to the team
Strong idea generation and creative problem-solving skills.
Other Requirements and Factors
This position is security sensitive
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
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/Veterans/Disability Employer.