Communications Coordinator, Administration Student Success

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .

Salary Range: Up to $67,450 annualized with flexibility, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred
  
  

Job Details

Job Summary

The Communications Coordinator provides professional skills and oversight across communications, journalism, web development, and marketing.This role is responsible for organizing and executing communications and marketing activities in support of a large department or executive office.The Coordinator supports the design, implementation, measurement, and optimization of marketing and communication plans and programs, with long- and short-term strategies that support institutional priorities and business goals, while contributing to the building of the University brand.

Core Responsibilities

• Provides oversight, direction, and coordination for communications and marketing functions of the division of Student Success.
• Develops communications, public relations, and marketing programs, determining appropriate communications outlets and events to increase knowledge and exposure for the division of Student Success.
• Serves as the editor for all communications and publications. Writes, edits, formats, and assembles documents and publications for the division of Student Success, ensuring compliance with University standards and requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, emails, news articles, press releases, newsletters, social media, grant narratives, and web materials.
• Serves as the website coordinator for the division of Student Success. Develops, maintains, and updates websites; coordinates updates, content reviews, and revisions; performs testing and quality control; ensures websites comply with University, System, and State mandates, guidelines, and legislation.
• Works with University Publications to create a uniform image and brand in support of the University’s values and strategic priorities.
• Develops and maintains internal communications networks within the division of Student Success and the University community.
• Collects, compiles, and edits data from employee and student audience feedback as well as Institutional Research for use in promotional materials or grant proposals.
• Collects and compiles photographs for promotional materials.
• Creates and maintains slide decks, templates and data repository for use in division presentations, publications, and proposals.
• Develops strategies for promoting division programs, services, and opportunities for campus involvement.
• Develops digital and print collateral and other multimedia elements as needed.
• Coordinates Division’s social media strategy.
• Researches and summarizes information.
• Writes briefings, speeches, and presentations.
• Attends meetings and serves on committees.
• Ensures all communications comply with University, System, State and Federal mandates, guidelines, and legislation.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Information Systems, or related field.
• Three (3) years of public relations, communications, writing/editing, marketing, web publishing or related work experience.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a higher education, government, or nonprofit environment.
• Experience planning and preparing internal employee communications.
• Experience managing social media accounts.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and various desktop publishing software.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Communication
• Detail Oriented
• Result Driven
• Web Development Software
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Collaboration
  
  

Working Conditions

• Office environment. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Some travel may be required for off-campus activities.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary; if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.
  
  

This position will require working both remotely in Texas and on campus. Subject to change depending on department need. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.