Communications Specialist

Job Title

Communications Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Technology Services - Product Management and 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 & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

Technology Services provides reliable and accessible IT services to elevate and enhance Texas A&M University. We provide IT leadership to the campus community while enabling the research, education and service mission of Texas A&M. With trusted services and innovative solutions, we are changing the technology landscape on campus. To learn more about IT at Texas A&M University visit us at: https://it.tamu.edu/

What We Want

The Communications Specialist II, under general supervision, writes, edits, designs and assists in the production of informational and promotional materials, presentations related to Information Technology. This includes a variety of media including reports, product documentation, and social media.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Commensurate on selected candidate's experience

Other Requirements or Other Factors: May be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or on-call support

Required Education and Experience:

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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects
• Ability to work professionally and harmoniously in a service-oriented position
• Self-motivation and ability to manage time efficiently, as well as make quick decisions, with minimal supervision
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to collaborate successfully with internal and external teams
• Proficiency/mastery with social media channels and emerging social media trends
• Proven ability to create content
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a marketing agency or as a marketing assistant
• Experience with social media platforms
• Experience writing and designing email campaigns
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other creative project management software and applications
• Familiar with technology, software, or technical product management
  
  
  

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. 

• 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
  
  
  

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.