Communications Specialist II

Texas A&M University System • Canyon, TX

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Communication Specialist II has become a critical need for the College of Ag and Natural Sciences office. With adjustments in personnel over the past two years and an increased need to elevate communications for strategic planning, working with LAR and Engler Foundation reporting, as well as an increased online/social media presence, it has become necessary to shift this current Administrative Coordinator position to a Communications Specialist. The Communications Specialist will be instrumental in maintaining and expanding the College’s relationships with key industry/professional/governmental constituents as well as ensure a high quality and productive online presence and communication network for recruitment and retention of students as well as other supporters of the College. Previous communications experience in Agriculture and Science disciplines is preferred. Applicants must be available to work year-round, including the academic break periods while the University is open.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Strong foundation and knowledge of social media platforms, website management, and MS office applications.
• Excellent written communication, interpersonal and design/communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with different groups of students, faculty, staff and stakeholders and function well in a team environment.
• Including management of student workers from time to time.
• Event/meeting planning and organization skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Three (3) years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of Cascade website software, Canva, Constant Contact, Colleague, Perceptive Content, and 25Live software packages.
• Extensive experience in digital photography and video equipment and editing software
• Previous communications experience in Agriculture and Science disciplines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Expanding and implementing the College’s communications plan, including management of all College websites, social media, reporting to donors, production of weekly BuffBrief newsletter.
• Maintains video and photography library and edits, coordinates and creates all digital media needs, including drafting new releases and other communications from the College.
• Plans and coordinates administrative activities and services including College events, advisory board meetings.
• Coordinates administrative support functions.
• Participates in the planning and execution of administrative operations.
• May serve as the Dean’s office manager.
• Coordinates travel arrangements for Deans office.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of student workers.
• Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans
• additional health and lifestyle programs
• optional retirement savings opportunities
• paid leave programs
• 13-15 paid holidays each year
• Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees.
• The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour.
• Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System.
• Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level