Communications Specialist II

Agency

Department

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans additional health and lifestyle programs and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

General Summary:

The Communication Specialist II has become a critical need for the College of Ag and Natural Sciences office. With adjustments in personnel over the past two years and an increased need to elevate communications for strategic planning working with LAR and Engler Foundation reporting as well as an increased online/social media presence it has become necessary to shift this current Administrative Coordinator position to a Communications Specialist. The Communications Specialist will be instrumental in maintaining and expanding the Colleges relationships with key industry/professional/governmental constituents as well as ensure a high quality and productive online presence and communication network for recruitment and retention of students as well as other supporters of the College.

Previous communications experience in Agriculture and Science disciplines is preferred. Applicants must be available to work year-round including the academic break periods while the University is open.

Responsibilities:

• Expanding and implementing the Colleges communications plan including management of all College websites social media reporting to donors production of weekly BuffBrief newsletter.

• Maintains video and photography library and edits coordinates and creates all digital media needs including drafting new releases and other communications from the College.

• Plans and coordinates administrative activities and services including College events advisory board meetings.

• Coordinates administrative support functions. Participates in the planning and execution of administrative operations. May serve as the Deans office manager. Coordinates travel arrangements for Deans office.

• Supervises trains and evaluates the work of student workers.

• Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System University and job-specific online training courses.

• This document represents the major duties responsibilities and authorities of this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two (2) years of related experience.

• Strong foundation and knowledge of social media platforms website management and MS office applications.

• Excellent written communication interpersonal and design/communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with different groups of students faculty staff and stakeholders and function well in a team environment.

• Including management of student workers from time to time.

• Event/meeting planning and organization skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree.

• Three (3) years of related experience.

• Working knowledge of Cascade website software Canva Constant Contact Colleague Perceptive Content and 25Live software packages.

• Extensive experience in digital photography and video equipment and editing software

Applicant Instructions:

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the My Experience page before continuing through the application. Please use the Upload button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents please contact WTAMU Human Resources at .

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer.

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.