Marketing & Communications Assistant
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Job Title
Marketing & Communications AssistantAgency
Texas A&M University - Corpus ChristiDepartment
MarketingProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Corpus Christi TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1400 full-time and 2000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources increased visibility and influence and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.
TAMU-CCs beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern attractive and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.
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PURPOSE
The Marketing and Communications Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for the University Marketing and Communications Office playing a key role in connecting campus partners with the departments creative and strategic services. This role is responsible for meeting with clients to assess communication and marketing needs developing campaign strategies to meet institutional goals and coordinating internal creative teams to ensure the on-time delivery of high-quality marketing materials. The Assistant also oversees the general operations of the office including clerical support answering phones scheduling meetings and assisting the departments leadership team.
DESCRIPTION
Functional Area 1: Client Engagement and Campaign Development
Percent Effort: 40%
Serve as the primary point of contact for campus clients including academic departments and administrative offices.
Conduct intake meetings with clients to understand project goals target audiences timelines and deliverables.
Guide clients through the creative process ensuring clear communication alignment of expectations and timely approvals of all marketing materials.
Draft and present project scopes timelines and recommended marketing strategies in collaboration with internal directors.
Translate client goals into actionable plans and creative briefs for internal teams.
Serve on various event committees as a department representative.
Functional Area 2: Project Coordination and Workflow Management
Percent Effort: 35%
Manage the lifecycle of marketing campaigns and creative projects from initiation through completion.
Coordinate timelines deliverables and approval processes across internal teams.
Monitor project milestones to ensure deadlines are met and communicate updates to clients and team members.
Use a project management platform (Basecamp) to track progress manage requests and organize documentation.
Collaborate with internal creative teams to ensure campaign execution aligns with university branding and strategic priorities.
Functional Area 3: Office Management
Percent Effort: 25%
Oversee the student workers that work at the front desk to ensure that the front desk and office space is welcoming and organized for visitors and team members.
Oversee the day-to-day office operations including answering phones managing department email scheduling meetings and maintaining digital filing systems.
Provide support with data entry proofreading and printing/distribution of materials as needed.
Support the three departmental directors with administrative tasks calendar management and special projects as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in marketing communications public relations business or a related field.
Additional experience may substitute for the minimum education experience: High school diploma/GED with four (4) years of related experience OR Associates degree with two (2) years of related experience.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
Proven ability to collaborate with various teams and clients.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two (2) years of experience in project management account management marketing coordination or a similar role.
Experience in higher education or a nonprofit environment.
Experience with Basecamp project management platform.
Familiarity with marketing campaign planning and creative development workflows.
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or digital communication tools.
Experience with copy editing (AP style preferred)
SALARY: $43888 - $45000/annually approximately.
$3657.34 - $3750/monthly.
BENEFITS (rules policies eligibility apply)
Medical
$0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
Employee and Spouse
Employee and Children
Employee and Family coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance Accidental D&D Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
On-campus wellness opportunities
Counseling Work Life Assistance Financial Resources and Legal Resources
Public Loan Forgiveness
Book scholarships
100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
8 hours of vacation paid time off every month.
8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
12-15 paid holidays each year.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
