Communication Specialist Senior

Department Contact:Wanda Tamez

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:The NMSU College of HEST and the New Mexico STEM Innovation Network Principal Hub at NMSU are seeking a Communication Specialist III to support statewide communication efforts including documenting and communicating events web design and reporting. Interested applicants can view the application at Details

PositionTitle: Communication Specialist Senior

College/Division: College of Hlth Educ & Soc Trans

Department: 350410-INST FOR EXCEL IN MATH & SCIENCE ED

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $43908.80; Commensurate with Experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status:Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:Contingent upon external funding

Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Description: Communication roles involve crafting and disseminating clear consistent messages to internal and external audiences to enhance organizational reputation and engagement.

The position will support college-wide social media and marketing efforts through content creation and execution including videography photography and graphic design. Responsibilities include producing and editing multimedia content for all digital platforms assisting with the implementation of marketing plans and ensuring content aligns with established college communication goals. Additional duties include social media content creation website updates and posting to enhance visibility and engagement across programs and departments within the College of HEST and STEM Innovation Network.

Required Education and Experience:
Associates Degree 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelors degree 2 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
BA in Communication or related field.

Special Certification/Licensure:

Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.