Communications Coordinator, School of Architecture

Job Posting Title:

Communications Coordinator, School of Architecture

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Hiring Department:

School of Architecture

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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

The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture is committed to creating a workplace in which all faculty, staff, and students are valued for their contributions to accomplishing the school’s mission. We work daily to create a welcoming environment for all people.

The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including, but not limited to: 

• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%) 
• Voluntary vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options 
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays 
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds) 
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 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 conference opportunities 
• Tuition assistance 
• Expansive employee discount program, including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Capital Metro buses with staff ID card 
   

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards 

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for establishing the goal-driven communications strategies for the UT School of Architecture, one of the top public architecture and design schools in the country. This versatile role requires the production of creative short- and long-form print and digital content while serving as the school’s media relations expert.

Responsibilities

Communications Strategy

• Collaborating with leadership, faculty, and staff, develop and maintain an overarching strategic communications plan for the School of Architecture that reflects school and university priorities, and implement lower-level communications plans for specific activities as needed.
• Anticipate and plan for strategic communications needs for the School of Architecture, including (but not limited to): the promotion of large-scale initiatives, events, awards, and special projects, as well as the regular assessment of communication tools and vehicles to keep communications efforts aligned with relevant trends and school priorities.
• Assess overall communications effectiveness in social media, other digital platforms, and media relations using analytics tools.

Content Creation + Social Media and Website Management

• In concert with school leadership and key staff in admissions and development, identify content themes and develop editorial calendars to share key messages across a wide constituent base that includes (but is not limited to): prospective students; current faculty, staff, and students; alumni and donors; industry and peer institutions; and the general public.
• Serve as the primary writer, content creator and copy editor for the School of Architecture, proactively developing creative and compelling short- and long-form content across a variety of channels. Research, write, and edit news releases and stories. Update and create original content for the School of Architecture’s website. Construct and send regularly scheduled e-newsletters. Attend a wide array of events to promote the school’s activities in real time.
• Manage school-wide social media accounts and maintain a robust social media presence. Craft innovative and engaging multimedia content to promote the school. Monitor questions and comments and engage in relevant social conversations. Utilize analytics to provide strategic direction and elevate communic