Manager, Marketing and Communications

Agency

Department

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Important Immigration information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19 2025 imposes a $100000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition on January 27 2026 Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate

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The salary is determined in accordance with the Universitys compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.

The Manager of Marketing and Communications is a key driver of both internal and external communications for the Division of Research & Innovation. This role ensures clear strategic and consistent messaging that advances PVAMUs RISE to R1 priorities strengthens the R&I brand and supports implementation of the Divisions strategic marketing and communications plan.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications and Messaging:

• Support development and execution of the Divisions strategic marketing and communications plan.

• Develop messaging that communicates R&I priorities milestones and impacts to faculty staff students and stakeholders.

• Translate complex research initiatives into clear audience-centered narratives that enhance brand reputation and support stakeholder interaction with external facing functional areas.

• Support executive communications presentations and organizational updates.

Content Development and Editorial Management:

• Manage internal and external divisional communications.

• Coordinate content development across functional areas.

• Review and edit written materials and produce original content to support divisional initiatives.

• Maintain consistency in tone quality and alignment with PVAMU brand standards.

Brand Stewardship and Creative Coordination:

• Coordinate with internal and external creative partners to develop effective marketing and communications materials.

• Ensure branding consistency production quality and adherence to university style guidelines.

• Manage project timelines and production workflows for print and digital deliverables.

Digital Presence and Visibility:

• Support oversight of website content updates and maintenance.

• Run point on social media planning and execution aligned with divisional priorities.

• Facilitate awareness of key R&I events initiatives and research achievements.

Media and Partnership Support:

• Assist with media pitches and coordination of outreach opportunities.

• Collaborate with University Marketing and Communications on story prioritization and strategic media engagement.

• May supervise support staff including full-time employees student workers or 3rd party liaisons.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in communications or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Five years of related experience.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in marketing project management or related field.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

  Experience with WordPress or comparable content management systems preferred.

• Experience utilizing project management software preferred.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across functional areas.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelors degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelors degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of six years of experience.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 03/29/2026

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.

The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at or should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

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.