Communications Coordinator

Job Title

Communications Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

Department

Harte Research Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

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PURPOSE

The Communications Coordinator, under general supervision, coordinates, develops, and implements a comprehensive communications program to include marketing, media, and publications.

DESCRIPTION

Communications: 100%

Job Duties

• Research, interview, write, and edit Institute external content: press releases, publications, web content, and other projects as assigned
• Assure that print and web-based products conform to journalistic standards
• Write and edit Institute internal messaging as needed
• Field inquiries and coordinates media and general public requests regarding departmental activities and publications to include briefings, interviews, and events
• Create and upon approval post content for all Institute social media platforms
• Maintains proactive schedule of written products for yearly items, annual reports, newsletters, fellowship reports, etc.
• Monitor media presence and statistics
• Participate with departmental strategic marketing and communication plans
• Maintain communication with TAMU-CC Marcomm on scheduling and requests
• Assist with events as needed
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field

• Three (3) years of related experience

• Additional education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills

WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE

• Environmental writing and reporting

SALARY: COMMENSURATE

• This is a grant funded position and is contingent upon funding .

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.