Manager, Communications – HigherEdJobs

Job Title
Manager, Communications

Agency
Texas A&M University

Department
Marketing & Communications

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Houston, 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 Communications Manager, under direction, manages communications internally and externally. Reviews and edits written materials, prepares presentations, and communicates with employees. Communicates with the media and other interested parties to announce new products and discuss organizational changes that maintain a positive image of the Institute of Biosciences and Technology.

What you need to know
Salary range: 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.
Position Details: Occasional lifting and/or moving of light weight boxes and objects (print material, etc.)

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of related work experience in marketing and communications, including two years supervisory experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with scientific or medical professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Communication- Creates messaging to communicate priorities and impacts for internal and external constituents, elected officials, stakeholders, employees. Develops lay public communications for Institute programs to support their marketing efforts. Serves as a member of executive communications group, oversees website content, maintenance, and social media strategy. Manages communications internally and externally. Reviews and edits written materials, prepares presentations, and communicates with employees. Communicates with the media and other interested parties to announce new products and discuss organizational changes that maintain a positive image of the Institute of Biosciences and Technology.

• Strategic Planning- Creates, develops and implements a strategic marketing/communications plan for the agency in conjunction with Institute leadership and marketing team. Evaluates existing marketing and promotional strategies and provides input into improving overall effectiveness of those strategies.

• Promotional/Marketing- Manages marketing material in support of Institute and Center marketing plans including the design and development of print advertising and promotional items and works with other media outlets for successful promotion of Institute and Center services. Ensures compliance with the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) and Health Science Center (HSC) member requirements as they relate to marketing and promotion of the member. Manages the marketing Center’s presentation library and marketing materials. Identifies mechanisms for promoting member programs and services. Assists committees and operating areas in developing marketing strategies for programs, services, and engagement. Oversees the drafting, editing, and scheduling of select marketing communications for media placement in a variety of channels (i.e., web, print, email, online).

• Budget- Prepares the Institute’s marketing/communications budget and monitors income and expenses during the year. May supervise and mentor Institute staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.