Job Location : Bryan,TX, USA
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.