Communications Specialist

Agency Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Department Communications Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Corpus Christi, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies. TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities. PURPOSE This position supports the marketing and communications needs of Islander Housing. The Communications Specialist I is responsible for developing and sharing clear, engaging, and informative content across multiple platforms with a variety of audiences, including prospective students, current students, the campus community, and various other stakeholders, including the general public. DESCRIPTION Functional Area 1: Content Development and Communication Support Percent Effort: 50% Develop and maintain standards for all Islander Housing marketing (email, print, physical signs, notifications, social media, digital signage, etc.). Produces content for traditional and digital marketing campaigns, social media, media relations, print, and websites. Coordinates across department staff and leadership for promoting events, experiences, and initiatives. Plans, implements, and promotes special events and programs. Generates ideas for communications strategies. Creates and distributes routine and special email blasts and other communications for constituents of Islander Housing. Work closely with Islander Housing leadership staff to develop and send regular updates to various stakeholders. Draft and send special notices related to emergencies. Hires, trains, and supervises multiple student interns. Functional Area 2: Graphic Design and Digital Story Telling Percent Effort: 40% Develops graphics for event promotion and provides graphic design and digital storytelling support for social media and other needs. Monitor and update the Islander Housing social media account. Provide support and guidance for partnered social media accounts. Monitors key social media activities and participates proactively in dialog benefiting Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Stays current on new technologies, best practices, and trends in social media. Functional Area 3: Department Support Percent Effort: 10% Supports islander Housing staff in event management and projects as necessary, which includes communications and promotion planning for events. Will include occasional evening and weekend events. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, graphic design or related field. Additional experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements: High School Diploma/GED and four (4) years of experience in a related field. Associate's degree and two (2) years of experience in a related field. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Thorough knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Attention to detail. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines. Demonstrated experience in meeting established deadlines. Ability to verbally present information clearly and concisely. Ability to create easily understandable written content. Ability to create appealing content for various constituents. Proficient using a variety of social media platforms (example: Facebook, Instagram). Proficiency using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop on a daily basis. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS One (1) or more years of related experience Two (2) or more years related experience in a university environment working with a student-oriented and service-centered attitude. Advanced knowledge of communications, marketing and/or public relations. Experience editing and shooting video. Design Portfolio provided with application is preferred. SALARY: $43,888/annually, approximate #J-18808-Ljbffr