Communications Coordinator - Texas A&M University : Job Details

Job Title

Communications Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Marketing and Communications

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, 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

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Communications Coordinator, under general supervision, coordinates, develops and implements a comprehensive communications program to include marketing, media, and publications.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire's experience.

Other Requirements and Factors: This position may routinely work during non-traditional hours in order to capture video and/or photography of student organization events, campus events, and other department marketing needs. This person in this position is expected to be in office (non-remote) unless protocols dictate otherwise.

Required Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

* 3 years of communications and/or marketing experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro; WordPress, word processing, presentation software, spreadsheet, and database applications

* Skilled at social media content development and management

* Knowledge of photography and videography

* Effective verbal and written communication skills

* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

* Ability to complete projects on a deadline

* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Qualifications:

* Three years of marketing experience to include social media management, website design, and graphic design materials in print, digital format and/or advertising.

* Experience working with a mental health organization, medical facility, or health education is helpful.

* Experience in developing and implementing healthcare marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities:

Social Media & Website

* Posts, edits, monitors, and updates social media and website pages.

* Leads the social media strategy for the department's social media accounts

* Generates innovative ideas to promote the department's brand and strategy.

* Ensures brand alignment to increase awareness.

* Researches and develops tools that aid in the development of social media.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Public Relations & Outreach

* Researches, writes, and edits communications for the department.

* Develops and manages a repository of outreach materials for University Health Services staff to utilize.

* Serves as the liaison between University Health Services staff and media.

* Coordinates response to high-level media requests with assistance from Marketing & Communications media relations team.

* Oversees production schedules on print and digital platforms.

Strategic Initiatives

* Coordinates departmental strategic communications plan.

* Assists with marketing projects involving social media, websites, and other digital platforms, printed materials, outreach, and public relations.

* Creates and distributes digital signage for various marketing campaigns.

* Develops communications campaigns for large-scale special event planning.

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.

* Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, 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

* Educational release time and tuition assistance?for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

* Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

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.