Communications Specialist II

Job Title

Communications Specialist II

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Dean, College Of Agriculture And Natural Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

$2,964.00 monthly

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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 College’s 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 College’s 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 Dean’s 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:

• Bachelor’s 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:

• Master’s 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 hr@wtamu.edu.

 

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 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.