Global Engagement Communications Coordinator – HigherEdJobs

Job Title
Global Engagement Communications Coordinator

Agency
Texas A&M University

Department
Marketing & Communications

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
College Station, 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 & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Division of Marketing & Communications tells the story of Texas A&M and promotes and protects the Texas A&M brand. We achieve our goals through:

• Messaging – We work with peers across campus to develop, distribute and assess messaging about Texas A&M’s global impact in preparing future generations of leaders and improving lives through discovery and outreach.
• Branding – We maintain the University Brand Guidelines and provide tools and resources for our campus partners.
• Brand Oversight – We oversee licensing, trademark management and corporate business development relationships to maximize their commercial benefit to the university.

For more information, please visit us at https://marcomm.tamu.edu/

What we want
The Global Engagement Communications Coordinator, under general supervision, is accountable for developing and delivering effective and efficient marketing and communications support for Global Engagement, which includes Education Abroad, International Student & Scholar Services, and Global Services. The Communications Coordinator will support communications with students, faculty and staff, as well as help elevate the Texas A&M brand by telling the story of the university’s impact on the world. The ideal candidate will be a storyteller, adept at telling stories and leveraging user-generated content.

What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three years of Communications related experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in social media strategy and leveraging user-generated content, as well as developing original, engaging content
• Knowledge of survey tools (i.e. Qualtrics, survey monkey, google forms), media databases (i.e. Cision, Meltwater, etc.), website management tools (i.e. WordPress, Cascade, Kentico)

Essential Duties/Tasks

• Coordinates the communication and branding strategies, annual marketing/communications plan, public relations, and communication plans and timelines
• Oversees the creation of and updating of creative assets to market services provided by the department
• Oversees and coordinates website content, maintenance, and media strategy
• Develops content and strategy for social media engagement
• Writes and distributes press releases for news outlets
• Maintains relationships with clients, media, stakeholders and prospective clients

Why Texas A&M University? 
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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.

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.