What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Specialist II position at Texas A&M University?
Job Title
Communications Specialist II
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
School Of Public Health
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, 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 & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What We Want
The Communications Specialist II serves as a social media content creator and manager for social media platforms managed by the Texas A&M School of Public Health.
What You Need To Know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location: College Station, TX
Schedule: Full-Time-- This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume.
Required Education And Experience
Content Creation and Production Assistance
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
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/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Communications Specialist II
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
School Of Public Health
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, 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 & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What We Want
The Communications Specialist II serves as a social media content creator and manager for social media platforms managed by the Texas A&M School of Public Health.
What You Need To Know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location: College Station, TX
Schedule: Full-Time-- This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume.
Required Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or public relations or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Two years of related digital content development or production experience.
- Two years of relevant experience in online and social media communications and marketing experience
- Experience in digital media content communication and development
- Knowledge of Texas A&M culture
- Proficiency/mastery social media channels and emerging social media trends
- Proven ability to create content specifically for social media communication
- Proficiency/mastery of current Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign.
- Working knowledge of content management systems like WordPress
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects
- Ability to work professionally and harmoniously in a service-oriented position
- Self-motivation and ability to manage time efficiently, as well as make quick decisions with minimal supervision
Content Creation and Production Assistance
- Assists day-to-day content creation on social media platforms and channels, including but not limited to Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
- Assists and guides vision for projects with various photo, video, and graphics to create and curate key social media content to reach intended audiences.
- Tracks and analyzes social performance metrics to measure effectiveness.
- Contributes to managing and organizing digital asset libraries.
- Enhances the multimedia presence of the organization or department through creative contributions.
- Participates in planning and executing projects, focusing on creative implementation.
- Develop marketing and social media strategies to elevate the School of Public Health and its unit’s online and traditional media exposure, including maximize material through digital platform production and identifying key influencers.
- Collaborates on managing social media channels, contributing creative content ideas and engaging with audiences.
- Assists in managing social media channels, contributing creative content ideas and engaging with audiences under guidance.
- Trains and mentors student workers regarding day-to-day social media best practices, strategy and implementation.
- Monitors, listens, responds, and reports on online conversations.
- Develops and expands existing online communities.
- Participates in training and professional development sessions to maintain mastery of social media channels and emerging social media trends.
- Performs other duties related to marketing and communication as needed
- Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat
- Ability to move light, medium or heavy objects with assistance.
- Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
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/Veterans/Disability Employer.