Communication Specialist, Cockrell School of Engineering

Job Posting Title:

Communication Specialist, Cockrell School of Engineering

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Hiring Department:

Cockrell School of Engineering

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same, love learning from multiple projects, and enjoy being the go-to person who keeps everything running smoothly? The Cockrell School of Engineering is looking for a Communications Specialist—a marketing and communications generalist who can flex across all our channels and processes.

This role is perfect for someone who’s organized, proactive, and eager to support storytelling, social media, content creation, design and project management. You’ll help ensure our marketing and communications efforts are delivered on time, on brand, and on point—whether you’re drafting content, coordinating campaigns, or assisting with analytics.

Why You’ll Love This Role: You’ll gain experience across multiple marketing and communication functions, making you a well-rounded professional. You’ll work on a team that prioritizes creative storytelling and audience engagement—and you’ll help bring those efforts to life. You’ll play a key role in keeping our strategy organized and effective, seeing real-time impact on our outreach.

Where you’ll work: As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest numbers of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, ni, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.

Purpose

Manages projects that advance communication efforts and support the UT brand for a variety of audiences. Responsible for the daily operations of assigned projects. Proposes topics on which to base communications strategy as well as research, craft, and distribute content across multiple platforms using templates provided. Manages projects and implements plans to engage target audiences. Assists with market research and analytics reports to guide visibility and reach, further expanding audience engagement. Participate in regular editorial meetings, assist with pitches and story ideas. Serve as the department's point of contact to initiate and prioritize new projects. Works independently.

Responsibilities

• Keep Us on Track – Help manage projects that advance the Cockrell School’s communications efforts, ensuring deadlines are met and priorities stay aligned.

• Support Design and Content – Using provided templates and guidelines, assist with research, design, and content across web, social media, email, presentations and print.

• Collaborate Across Teams – Meet with Cockrell School’s key departments and offices, coordinating priorities across teams to reach marketing and communications goals.

• Generate & Organize Ideas – Participate in editorial meetings, help pitch and shape story ideas, and coordinate with faculty and departments to initiate new projects.

• Engage Target Audiences – Help implement communication strategies that connect with students, faculty, alumni, and external partners.

• Analyze & Report – Assist with market research and compile analytics reports from web, social, and email channels to help optimize our reach and impact.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in online marketing and communications, managing projects and/or relationshi