Communications Specialist III

Job Title

Communications Specialist III

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Materials Science & Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Purpose:

The Communications Specialist III, under general supervision, is assigned to perform various communications duties for the Materials Science and Engineering. The position is primarily responsible for serving as a communications liaison and carrying out the strategic communication plan for the department.

​Responsibilities:

• Prepares news feature stories highlighting the faculty, students and research in the Materials Science and Engineering Department.
•  Promote departmental special events and programs.
• Manage the department’s social media presence.
• Coordinate the production of print material and electronic communications to support the goals of the department through collaboration with Engineering Communications.
• Utilize a project management tracking system for all project requests.
• Provide front-facing customer support on communications-related needs and collaborate with support teams in Engineering Communications to fulfill those requests.
• Provide data-driven strategic communication ideas for communications for the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience.

What we want:

• Experience in communications, content creation, journalism, public relations, and/or marketing.
• Experience writing content for journalistic or publications news.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•  Proficient knowledge of writing and how to tailor writing style for various audiences and specific outlets.
•  Understanding of AP style.
• Ability to edit for grammar, clarity, organization, style and consistency.
•  Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work collaboratively with others.
• Demonstrated ability working under deadlines.
• Knowledge of social media analytics.
• Working knowledge of AP Style writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Work Location:

• Main Campus – College Station, TX.
• Some positions may have potential for a flexible work schedule or location.

About Materials Science and Engineering

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering’s mission is to educate global leaders in materials science and engineering; perform research to address materials challenges of the 21st century; impact society, industry, national security, and the environment and attract the best minds and develop them into the leaders of tomorrow. Despite being one of the youngest departments in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University, it is one of the largest materials science and engineering departments in the country. Our goal is to be the largest one while providing excellent education to the students.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/staff-development/staff-development-opportunities.html
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Offer total rewards through competitive and equitable pay, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.  Exemplify equal pay for equal work, with allowable pay differences based on factors not prohibited by law.

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.

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.