Communication Specialist II or III

Texas A&M University System•College Station, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering? Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society. As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service. Job Description Purpose: The Communications Specialist II or III, under general supervision, writes, edits, designs, and assists in the production of informational and promotional materials, presentations, and special events. This position supports the development and implementation of departmental communication plans, and collaborates with colleagues to deliver clear, engaging content across various platforms. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and bring creativity to messaging and branding. What We Need: We are actively recruiting for a level II or III Communications Specialist Minimum qualifications for a Communications Specialist II: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and 2 years of related experience Minimum qualifications for a Communications Specialist III: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and 4 years of related experience What is Helpful: Experience in marketing and branding, with demonstrated ability to craft messaging and develop strategies that strengthen organizational brand and engagement Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Ability to present information clearly and concisely Responsibilities: Write, edit, design, and produce brochures, invitations, advertisements, flyers, newsletters, speeches, and reports Proofread, edit, and update information on departmental websites Maintain tracking systems for project timelines and costs Assist in developing, implementing, and promoting overall departmental communication plans and strategies Draft or write news releases and disseminate them to media outlets Plan, implement, and promote special events and programs Prepare presentations, publications, and displays; coordinate publications with printers Generate ideas to enhance communications strategies and brand presence Maintain strong organizational systems to support multiple projects and deadlines The well-qualified Communications Specialist III candidate would possess a moderate level of the experience above. Work Location: Main Campus – College Station, TX About Industrial & Systems Engineering The Wm Michael Barnes '64 Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering hosts outstanding faculty that are nationally and internationally recognized for the quality of their research, teaching and leadership in the profession. We have strong programs in manufacturing and production systems, logistics and supply chain management, operations research, human factors, data science, applied probability and statistics, systems engineering, quality and reliability, and system simulation especially important in the current environment of international trade and global competition. Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts. Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance. A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution. Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b). Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses. Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave. Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities. Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits. Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness. Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance. Helpful Applicant Information Required Materials for Application: Resume/CV Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor. Letter of interest Applications received by Texas A&M Engineering must have all required job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. Compensation Philosophy: Recruit and retain a high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development. Recognize and reward exceptional performance based on individual and team contributions to the growth and success of Texas A&M Engineering. Offer total rewards through flexible benefits, professional development, and work-life balance. Maintain an equitable and transparent process for compensation decisions. Support, reinforce, and align compensation decisions with budgetary and financial strategies to ensure growth and sustainability. Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date. 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. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and 2 years of related experience (for Communications Specialist II)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and 4 years of related experience (for Communications Specialist III)

Nice To Haves

Experience in marketing and branding, with demonstrated ability to craft messaging and develop strategies that strengthen organizational brand and engagement
Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to present information clearly and concisely

Responsibilities

Write, edit, design, and produce brochures, invitations, advertisements, flyers, newsletters, speeches, and reports
Proofread, edit, and update information on departmental websites
Maintain tracking systems for project timelines and costs
Assist in developing, implementing, and promoting overall departmental communication plans and strategies
Draft or write news releases and disseminate them to media outlets
Plan, implement, and promote special events and programs
Prepare presentations, publications, and displays; coordinate publications with printers
Generate ideas to enhance communications strategies and brand presence
Maintain strong organizational systems to support multiple projects and deadlines

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts
Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance
A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities
Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits
Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness
Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance