What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Specialist - Business Affairs Strategic Communications position at University of Texas at San Antonio?
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 13210
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property - for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and UT Health San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.
Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 3/14/2025. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary Range: Up to $40,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours: 40 hours per week, exempt.
Required Application Materials:
Essential Functions
Job Summary
Provide professional skills in communications, journalism, and marketing activities.
Core Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Additional Information
Working Conditions
Working Environment:
Physical Demands:
This position primarily works remotely in Texas but may work on campus on an infrequent basis (approximately four days or less per month). When an employee is required to work on campus, travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 13210
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property - for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and UT Health San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.
Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 3/14/2025. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary Range: Up to $40,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours: 40 hours per week, exempt.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume is required.
- Cover letter is required.
- Include a link to your writing portfolio in the resume or cover letter.
Essential Functions
Job Summary
Provide professional skills in communications, journalism, and marketing activities.
Core Responsibilities
- Responsible for the organization and execution of a broad range of communications support to Business Affairs departmental programs and activities, including writing and editing education/promotion materials.
- Provides oversight, direction, and coordination for communications and marketing functions for assigned projects.
- Assists with design and updates for department websites, promotional materials and, as assigned, social media.
- Writes, edits, formats, and assembles documents and publications for the areas within the division of Business Affairs, ensuring that they comply with university and division standards and requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, emails, news articles, press releases, newsletters, social media, and web materials.
- Works with Business Affairs Strategic Communications to create and maintain a uniform image and brand for the division.
- Ensures that the division has a presence at events, as assigned.
- Collects, compiles, and edits data from employee and student audience feedback to assess effectiveness.
- Develops strategies for promoting division programs, services, and opportunities for campus involvement.
- In coordination with the Associate Director of Communications, determine strategies for directing the division's communications efforts.
- Creates, implements, and maintains a digital newsletter for the division.
- Manages a wide variety of email distributions as assigned, through Salesforce and Outlook, maintaining records and analytics as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Two (2) years of experience in public relations, communications, writing/editing, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in higher education.
- Experience planning and preparing internal employee communications.
- Experience using Cascade, WordPress, or similar CMS.
- Experience using Salesforce.
- Experience managing social media accounts.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Superlative writing and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to understand and creatively solve complex problems in a deadline-driven environment.
- A high level of proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, various desktop publishing software, and standard office equipment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Additional Information
- UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
- This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
- Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Working Conditions
Working Environment:
- Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.
- Occasional after-hours and weekend work or overtime may be required.
Physical Demands:
- Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.
- Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.
This position primarily works remotely in Texas but may work on campus on an infrequent basis (approximately four days or less per month). When an employee is required to work on campus, travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
Salary : $40,000
